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W.L. Weller 12 Year vs Zackariah Harris
Comparing W.L. Weller 12 Year and Zackariah Harris reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller 12 Year | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +10 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $180 | ~$13 – $22 ~$108 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller 12 Year and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller 12 Year Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/3 oak: W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 6/2 fruit: W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).