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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Buffalo Trace
W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Buffalo Trace sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Buffalo Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$28 – $35 ~$49 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Buffalo Trace do not publish an official mash bill.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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Buffalo Trace
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Buffalo Trace
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace).