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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Put W.L. Weller Full Proof next to Charles Goodnight Bourbon and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$75 – $80 ~$8 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.
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).