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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs George T. Stagg
W.L. Weller Full Proof and George T. Stagg sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +29 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 ~$390 less | ~$150 – $800 |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and George T. Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
heat 7/10 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 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.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat (George T. Stagg).