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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Put W.L. Weller Antique 107 next to Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 ~$20 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited 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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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/5 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
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 at a lower price point.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).