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Zackariah Harris vs W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Zackariah Harris and W.L. Weller Special Reserve sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | W.L. Weller Special Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$28 less | ~$30 – $60 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Zackariah Harris and W.L. Weller Special Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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 Special Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/5 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve).