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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs W.L. Weller Special Reserve
On paper W.L. Weller Antique 107 and W.L. Weller Special Reserve are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so price (~$50 – $110 vs. ~$30 – $60) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | W.L. Weller Special Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$30 – $60 ~$35 less |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 and W.L. Weller Special Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
W.L. Weller Special Reserve
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve: The entry point to the Weller line and an easy introduction to wheated bourbon. Soft honey and vanilla with almost no rye bite, a bread-dough body, and a short, sweet finish that asks nothing of you.
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 W.L. Weller Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve).