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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs New Riff 8 Year
Put W.L. Weller Antique 107 next to New Riff 8 Year and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a contemporary, high-rye craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | New Riff 8 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$65 – $70 ~$13 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
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New Riff 8 Year
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 New Riff 8 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 6 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- New Riff 8 Year: The older, deeper version of New Riff's bonded bourbon. Same 30% rye recipe, but eight years add richer oak and darker sugar while keeping the spice front and center.
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 New Riff 8 Year if you want an older, deeper take on New Riff's spicy high-rye recipe at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff 8 Year).