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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Uncle Nearest 1856
Comparing W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Uncle Nearest 1856 reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Uncle Nearest 1856 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$55 – $70 ~$18 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Uncle Nearest 1856 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Uncle Nearest 1856
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Uncle Nearest 1856
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/5 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 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.
- Uncle Nearest 1856: Named for Nathan 'Nearest' Green, the enslaved distiller who taught Jack Daniel, and now backed by the brand's own distillery in Shelbyville. Sweet and maple-leaning with the charcoal-mellowed softness of the style.
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 Uncle Nearest 1856 if you want a sweet, maple-forward Tennessee whiskey with a story worth knowing behind it at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856).