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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Put W.L. Weller Full Proof next to Michter's US*1 Small Batch and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +23 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$45 – $55 ~$35 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
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 Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).