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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$50 – $110 vs. ~$45 – $60).
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$45 – $60 ~$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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 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.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
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 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond).