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Stellum Bourbon vs W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Comparing Stellum Bourbon and W.L. Weller Special Reserve reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | W.L. Weller Special Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$30 – $60 ~$5 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Stellum Bourbon and W.L. Weller Special Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Stellum Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
W.L. Weller Special Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve: The entry point to the Weller line and an easy introduction to wheated bourbon. Soft honey and vanilla with almost no rye bite, a bread-dough body, and a short, sweet finish that asks nothing of you.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof without hunting for it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with W.L. Weller Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve).