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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs New Riff Single Barrel
Put W.L. Weller Antique 107 next to New Riff Single Barrel 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 Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +2 proof | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$55 – $70 ~$18 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 Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 New Riff Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/9 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/4 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 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.
- New Riff Single Barrel: The single-barrel expression of New Riff's 30% rye mash, non-chill-filtered and at higher proof than the bonded version. As dry and peppery as bourbon gets before it stops being bourbon.
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 Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel).