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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond
On paper W.L. Weller Full Proof and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so price (~$50 – $120 vs. ~$45 – $50) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$45 – $50 ~$38 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 Wheated Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 Wheated Bottled-in-Bond: A gentle, bakery-like wheater from Bardstown's own stills. Fresh bread and cream on the nose turn into baked peach and vanilla, with a soft, creamy texture and only a light pepper bite.
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 Wheated Bottled-in-Bond if you want a soft, creamy, bakery-sweet wheater with bonded credentials at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond).