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Zackariah Harris vs W.L. Weller 12 Year
Comparing Zackariah Harris and W.L. Weller 12 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | W.L. Weller 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$108 less | ~$70 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Zackariah Harris and W.L. Weller 12 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Zackariah Harris
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W.L. Weller 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris W.L. Weller 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 2/6 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year).