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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Old Forester Statesman
W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Old Forester Statesman sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +12 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$50 – $55 ~$28 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 Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 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 Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).