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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$78 – $85 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength do not publish an official mash bill.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 Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/5 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 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.
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength: A barrel-strength wheater from the veteran-founded Horse Soldier brand. Brown sugar and toasted oak lead, baking spice and heat follow, and a splash of water pulls out darker fruit.
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 Horse Soldier Barrel Strength if you want a big, barrel-strength wheated bourbon with plenty of brown sugar and warmth without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).