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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Old Forester 86 Proof
Comparing W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Old Forester 86 Proof 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 86 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) +21 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$20 – $26 ~$57 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 86 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 6 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 86 Proof: The entry bottling and the cheapest way to meet the Old Forester banana-and-caramel signature. Thin at 86 proof, but it costs very little and mixes well.
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 86 Proof if you want the Old Forester house character at the lowest possible price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); cocktails, highball, rocks (Old Forester 86 Proof).