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Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond and W.L. Weller Antique 107 is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$45 – $60 vs. ~$50 – $110).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 ~$28 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 does 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
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/7 heat: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
- W.L. Weller Antique 107: The proof point where the Weller wheated recipe stops being polite. Thick toffee and cherry with real warmth behind it, and enough body to stand up to an ice cube without collapsing.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work at a lower price point.
- Go with W.L. Weller Antique 107 if you want the sweetness of a wheater with the weight and warmth that only higher proof delivers.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).