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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Jim Beam Black
Comparing W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Jim Beam Black reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +21 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$22 – $28 ~$55 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).