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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is proof (107 vs. 90).
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$45 – $55 ~$30 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 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.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).