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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% 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 | ~$45 – $55 ~$30 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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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 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.
- Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond).