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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Rowan's Creek
W.L. Weller Full Proof and Rowan's Creek sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +14 proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$40 – $50 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and Rowan's Creek do not publish an official mash bill.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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Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).