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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
W.L. Weller Antique 107 and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus a new-wave, rye-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$38 – $45 ~$39 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 Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/9 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/4 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 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 Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
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 Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).