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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Put Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond next to W.L. Weller Full Proof and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$66 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).