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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Comparing W.L. Weller Full Proof and Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$60 – $65 ~$23 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.
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 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.
- Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year: Penelope's uncut flagship, now with a seven-year age statement. It is richer and spicier than the Four Grain, with caramel and rye spice carried by a lot of 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 Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year if you want a well-priced, seven-year, uncut blend with real depth and spice without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).