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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs David Nicholson Reserve
Put W.L. Weller Antique 107 next to David Nicholson Reserve and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | David Nicholson Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$30 – $40 ~$45 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 and David Nicholson Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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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David Nicholson Reserve
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 David Nicholson Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- David Nicholson Reserve: The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.
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 David Nicholson Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve).