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W.L. Weller 12 Year vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Put W.L. Weller 12 Year next to Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller 12 Year | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years +2 yr | 10 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $180 | ~$45 – $55 ~$75 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller 12 Year and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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W.L. Weller 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller 12 Year Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/7 spice: W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it.
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year); neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year).