About the product
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon stands as a benchmark in American whiskey tradition. This barrel pick delivers the hallmark smoothness of wheated bourbon with surprising depth and nuance. Bottled at 107 proof, it achieves a refined balance—bold enough for neat sipping, approachable enough for everyday enjoyment. The 6-pack format makes it perfect for building your collection, hosting tastings, or gifting to bourbon aficionados. A versatile choice for those who appreciate quality craftsmanship and authentic flavor.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Tasting Notes
- Nose: A powerful, sweet bouquet of floral honeysuckle, vanilla bean, and baked apples. You’ll often find a distinct note of stewed cherries or raspberry jam.
- Palate: Rich and oily. It starts with a wave of butterscotch and honey, which is quickly followed by the famous "cinnamon Red Hot" spice. Mid-palate reveals cherry pie filling and dark cocoa.
- Finish: Long, warm, and spicy. It leaves a drying oak sensation balanced by lingering caramel and baking spices.
Food Pairings
- Savory: Applewood Smoked Bacon or Glazed Pork Belly. The fat and smoke are a natural ally to the sweet wheat and apple notes of the bourbon.
- Cheese: Aged Gouda. The crystalline, nutty texture of the cheese heightens the caramel and toasted oak flavors.
- Sweet: Warm Apple Pie with Cinnamon. This is a "flavor-on-flavor" pairing—the cinnamon in the pie amplifies the spice in the 107-proof spirit.
- The "Contrast" Pairing: Dark Chocolate-Covered Salted Caramels. The salt pulls forward the floral sweetness of the wheat, while the dark chocolate tames the high-proof heat.
About the brand
W.L. Weller is the pioneering name in wheated bourbon, famously replacing spicy rye with soft wheat to create a smoother, sweeter profile. Produced at Buffalo Trace, the brand shares its DNA with the Van Winkle family and is widely considered the most prestigious "daily-attainable" wheated whiskey line. The Antique 107 expression is the "powerhouse" of the lineup, striking a perfect balance between high-proof intensity and the signature Weller softness. Ultimately, Weller represents the bridge between historic 19th-century craftsmanship and the modern "tater" culture of high-demand, allocated bourbon.
