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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Knob Creek 12 Year
Comparing W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Knob Creek 12 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Knob Creek 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$55 – $70 ~$18 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Knob Creek 12 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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Knob Creek 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Knob Creek 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Knob Creek 12 Year 7 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Knob Creek 12 Year 6 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Knob Creek 12 Year 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Knob Creek 12 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Knob Creek 12 Year 3 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Knob Creek 12 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Knob Creek 12 Year: Three more years in the barrel than the standard Knob Creek, and the wood does all the talking. Deep oak and leather over the familiar Beam peanut note, drying toward genuinely tannic on the finish.
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 Knob Creek 12 Year if you want the Beam house profile pushed as far into oak as it goes while staying balanced at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks (Knob Creek 12 Year).