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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
W.L. Weller Full Proof and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$50 – $120 vs. ~$50 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +8 proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$50 – $55 ~$33 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).