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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Four Roses Bourbon
W.L. Weller Full Proof and Four Roses Bourbon 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 Full Proof | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +34 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$22 – $28 ~$60 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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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/2 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).