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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Comparing W.L. Weller Full Proof and Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) | 120 proof (60% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$45 – $55 ~$35 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve: The same nine-year Knob Creek juice bottled from a single barrel at 120 proof, and the extra strength suits it. Everything the standard bottling does, turned up — with the barrel-to-barrel variation that comes with the format.
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 Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve if you want the Beam profile at serious proof for well under what most barrel-strength bourbons cost without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve).