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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Woodford Reserve
Comparing W.L. Weller Full Proof and Woodford 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 | Woodford Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +24 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$35 – $42 ~$47 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Woodford Reserve
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Woodford Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 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.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
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 Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve).