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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Comparing W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 ~$270 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with slightly more proof behind it and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).