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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Penelope Four Grain
W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Penelope Four Grain sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +27 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$30 – $40 ~$45 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.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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Penelope Four Grain
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/2 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 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.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
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 Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).