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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Old Forester 100 Proof
Put W.L. Weller Antique 107 next to Old Forester 100 Proof and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$26 – $32 ~$51 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.
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Old Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 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.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).