W.L. Weller Antique 107 is the bold, higher proof member of the Weller family and the bottle many drinkers reach for when they want the softness of a wheated bourbon without giving up intensity. The wheated recipe was developed in the 19th century by William Larue Weller, born in 1825, who replaced rye with wheat as the secondary grain in a straight bourbon mashbill. Wheat is gentler and less peppery than rye, so the whiskey leans sweeter and rounder, letting caramel, toffee and vanilla lead where spice would otherwise dominate. That recipe carried forward through the Stitzel Weller Distillery and eventually to Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky, where Weller is made today using the same wheated mashbill and the same warehouses as the celebrated Pappy Van Winkle bottlings. Known as red label Weller, Antique 107 is bottled at 53.5% ABV (107 proof), a significant step up from the 90 proof Special Reserve, and that extra strength gives it noticeably more weight, depth and length. It pours a rich amber. The nose brings vanilla, toffee and honey alongside warm baking spice and toasted oak. The palate is full bodied and generous, layering caramel, brown sugar, dried fruit and cinnamon over the signature wheated softness, with real presence but none of the harshness the proof might suggest. The finish is long and warming, closing on oak, spice and lingering sweetness. It is excellent neat, rewarding over a large cube, and strong enough to carry a serious Old Fashioned. This is the 1 Liter bottle, a third more whiskey than the standard 750ml and a genuine advantage on an allocated bourbon that disappears from shelves the moment it lands.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
53.5% |
| Proof |
107 |
| Size |
1 Liter |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey |
| Distillery |
Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Sazerac Company |
| Mashbill |
Wheated: corn, wheat and malted barley (no rye) |
| Age |
No Age Statement |
| Maturation |
New charred American oak |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich amber.
Nose: Vanilla, toffee and honey with warm baking spice and toasted oak.
Palate: Full bodied, with caramel, brown sugar, dried fruit and cinnamon over signature wheated softness.
Finish: Long and warming, with oak, spice and lingering sweetness.
FAQ
What proof is Weller Antique 107?
It is bottled at 53.5% ABV, which is 107 proof.
How does Antique 107 compare to Weller Special Reserve?
Both share the same wheated mashbill, but Special Reserve is 90 proof and lighter bodied, while Antique 107 delivers significantly more intensity, weight and warm oak character.
What is a wheated bourbon?
It uses wheat rather than rye as the secondary grain alongside corn, producing a softer, rounder and sweeter profile.
Does Antique 107 have an age statement?
No. It carries no age statement, unlike the 12 year expression in the range.
Why is it called red label Weller?
Antique 107 carries a red label, in contrast to the green label of Special Reserve and the blue label of Weller 12 Year.
Where can I buy W.L. Weller Antique 107 1 Liter online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
