Weller Antique 107 Wheated Bourbon Whiskey 2016 1L
Weller Antique 107 Wheated Bourbon Whiskey 2016 1L is the high-proof Weller in the big bottle — a full liter at 107 proof of Buffalo Trace's famous wheated bourbon, from the 2016 vintage bottling. Wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain, which trades sharp spice for a rounder, sweeter profile — and at 107 proof it carries enough intensity for a big cube, a splash of water, or a serious cocktail. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 53.5% (107 proof)
- Size: 1L
- Vintage: 2016 bottling
- Mash bill: wheated bourbon — wheat as secondary grain (Buffalo Trace wheated recipe)
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky — the same wheated recipe behind Pappy Van Winkle
- Origin: Kentucky
The Wheater That Started the Hunt
W.L. Weller was one of the first to champion wheat over rye in bourbon back in the 1800s, and Antique 107 is the proof-forward expression of that legacy — the same wheated mash bill that runs through the entire Weller line and, famously, through Pappy Van Winkle. The 107 proof has never moved; it is the constant the expression is named for. The liter format is the pourer's choice: more of the caramel-cherry-cinnamon profile per bottle, at a format built for home bars that go through it. Browse more W.L. Weller, explore other Buffalo Trace wheaters, or compare with the store's high-proof bourbons.
Tasting Notes
Dark cherries, vanilla bean, caramel and toasted oak on the nose with a hint of cinnamon. The palate is rich and full — toffee, brown sugar, dried fruit and warming spice with a creamy mouthfeel. The finish is long and warming, with lingering oak, baking spices and lasting sweetness.
How to Enjoy
Neat to taste the full 107, or over one large cube — it stands up to dilution beautifully. Also a top-tier Old Fashioned base: the wheat softness lets the bitters and orange shine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Weller Antique 107?
107 proof (53.5% ABV) — the proof the expression is named for, unchanged across vintages.
What does "wheated bourbon" mean?
Wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain, producing a softer, rounder, sweeter bourbon than high-rye recipes.
Is Weller Antique 107 related to Pappy Van Winkle?
Yes — both are made at Buffalo Trace from the same wheated mash bill family; Antique 107 is the high-proof, accessible sibling.
The liter of high-proof wheated bourbon — order Weller Antique 107 2016 1L online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.