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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Penelope Rio
Comparing W.L. Weller Full Proof and Penelope Rio reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Penelope Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +16 proof | 98 proof (49% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 ~$5 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited 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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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Penelope Rio
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Penelope Rio 4 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Penelope Rio 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/9 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Penelope Rio 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Penelope Rio 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 Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Penelope Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio).