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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Comparing W.L. Weller Full Proof and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 ~$53 less | ~$75 – $200 |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
heat 7/9 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).