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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Baker’s 7 Year
W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Baker’s 7 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Baker’s 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$55 – $70 ~$18 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Baker’s 7 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Baker’s 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year).