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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Four Roses Small Batch Select
Comparing W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Four Roses Small Batch Select reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Four Roses Small Batch Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +3 proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$55 – $65 ~$20 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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Four Roses Small Batch Select
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Four Roses Small Batch Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Four Roses Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
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 Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select).