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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Elijah Craig Small Batch
Put W.L. Weller Antique 107 next to Elijah Craig Small Batch and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Elijah Craig Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +13 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$28 – $35 ~$49 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 does 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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Elijah Craig Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Elijah Craig Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 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.
- Elijah Craig Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
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 Elijah Craig Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch).