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W.L. Weller Special Reserve vs Zackariah Harris
W.L. Weller Special Reserve and Zackariah Harris sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Special Reserve | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +10 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $60 | ~$13 – $22 ~$28 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
W.L. Weller Special Reserve
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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Special Reserve Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/2 fruit: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 4/3 oak: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve: The entry point to the Weller line and an easy introduction to wheated bourbon. Soft honey and vanilla with almost no rye bite, a bread-dough body, and a short, sweet finish that asks nothing of you.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with W.L. Weller Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).