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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$16 – $22 ~$61 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.
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
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 Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond).