Originally posted on Barreled 11/10/18. There’s a lot of hype surrounding Weller these days. It seems to be at the center of a “perfect storm” of price/quality, popularity, and being the poor cousin of the fabled Pappy van Winkle. Until recently I had never seen any at my local Kroger liquor store. Then about a month ago it suddenly appeared with signs proclaiming “One to a customer”. For $27 i had to give it a shot. Now I understand a little better. Weller Antique 107 is a wheated bourbon produced by Buffalo Trace. It has no age statement but is rumored to be about 7 years old. It’s bottled at 53.5% ABV, is a medium amber in the glass, and leaves nice legs. It shares the same mashbill, warehouse and proof as Old Rip Van Winkle 10 yr - 70% corn / 16% wheat / 14% barley. On the nose there’s spicy vanilla and caramel with hints of cinnamon and oak char. A slight alcohol burn, but nothing unexpected for a 100+ proof whiskey. Pretty nice. The wheat makes itself known on the palate. There’s sweet cinnamon, oak, and mint. The peppery spice that comes from rye in most bourbons is replaced by a touch of mint. It has a thick mouthfeel, rich and sweet. A little heat but not overwhelming, just enough to remind you you’re drinking a near barrel-proof bourbon. The finish is decent - warm and spicy with oak and pepper. Some lingering baking spices and brown sugar. Overall this is a really enjoyable dram. And for $27 it’s downright amazing. I thought I wasn’t a fan of wheated bourbons, and I definitely still prefer rye in the mashbill, but this whiskey makes me a believer, if not a convert. Edit: since posting this review last year the retail price on this bottle has risen to $50. At that price it’s a hard pass for me. It’s good, but not $50 good imo. 3.75/5.