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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Woodford Reserve
W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Woodford Reserve 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 | Woodford Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +17 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$35 – $42 ~$42 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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Woodford Reserve
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Woodford Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 3 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.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
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 Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve).