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Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B and W.L. Weller Antique 107 is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$170 – $900 vs. ~$50 – $110).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$170 – $900 | ~$50 – $110 ~$455 less |
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B: Twelve-year wheated bourbon from the Van Winkle line. Soft and balanced, with butterscotch, toffee and caramel and a gentle, spiced finish.
- W.L. Weller Antique 107: The proof point where the Weller wheated recipe stops being polite. Thick toffee and cherry with real warmth behind it, and enough body to stand up to an ice cube without collapsing.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B if you want a soft, balanced, 12-year wheater from the Van Winkle line.
- Go with W.L. Weller Antique 107 if you want the sweetness of a wheater with the weight and warmth that only higher proof delivers at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).