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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Four Roses Small Batch Select
Comparing W.L. Weller Full Proof and Four Roses Small Batch Select reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Four Roses Small Batch Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +10 proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$55 – $65 ~$25 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 Small Batch Select
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Four Roses Small Batch Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10
fruit 4/8 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 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 Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
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 Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select).