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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Put W.L. Weller Full Proof next to Four Roses Single Barrel and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Four Roses Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$45 – $55 ~$35 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 Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
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 Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).