{"product_id":"weller-antique-107-bourbon","title":"W.L. Weller Antique 107 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Wheated, 107 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Stitzel Crimson: #8b0000 | Wheated Gold: #d4af37 | Barrel Amber: #cb6d21 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #8b0000; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box: Gradient representing the wheated softness and high-proof concentration *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #3e0000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #8b0000; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #d4af37; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE WHEATED LEGACY --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eW.L. Weller Antique 107\u003c\/span\u003e is a core pillar of the Buffalo Trace wheated bourbon lineup. It utilizes the same celebrated mashbill found in the Pappy Van Winkle and William Larue Weller collections. The brand honors the legacy of William Larue Weller, who pioneered the use of wheat as a secondary grain in 1849 to create a softer, more approachable Kentucky bourbon style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 107 PROOF DISTINCTION) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAntique 107 is defined by its concentrated proof and its membership in the industry's most sought-after wheated family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheated Mashbill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces traditional rye with wheat for a softer, sweeter aromatic profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrategic Proof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled at 107 proof (53.5% ABV) to concentrate flavor without the aggressive heat of cask-strength expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled and aged at Buffalo Trace, typically for a minimum of seven years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVan Winkle Sibling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shares the same base recipe as the ultra-premium Van Winkle lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, and integrated wheat sweetness. Developing layers of soft baking spice, dark fruit, and faint citrus emerge alongside gentle oak and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with substantial textural depth. A front of caramel and wheat-derived sweetness transitions into mid-palate notes of dark fruit, soft baking spice, and gentle tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long. A signature closing of lingering caramel, soft oak, and characteristic baking-spice-and-wheat notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #d4af37;\"\u003eLineup Positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWithin the Weller family, Antique 107 sits as a middle-tier powerhouse—above Special Reserve and 12 Year, but below the Full Proof and BTAC releases. It serves as a more accessible entry point into the Buffalo Trace wheated family compared to the Van Winkle labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d4af37; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the 107-proof wheated category.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort, KY)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorn, Wheat, Malted Barley (Undisclosed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAS (~7 Years Typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107 Proof \/ 53.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRP Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$35 – $50 (Allocation-Controlled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW.L. Weller Antique 107 has become increasingly allocated since 2018 due to massive growth in the wheated bourbon sector. While modern releases are No-Age-Statement, older \"Old Weller Antique\" bottlings carrying a 7-year statement command a significant premium. Bottles offered here include intact original packaging. Please confirm the bottling era at the time of order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound wheated softness, enjoy this bourbon \u003cstrong\u003eneat or over a single large cube\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 107 proof carries exceptionally well in \u003cstrong\u003epremium cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the wheated character reads beautifully against bitters. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003egrilled meats, caramel desserts, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44766415126562,"sku":null,"price":124.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/image_2_b51689d1-705e-4e49-b977-f5351d869370.jpg?v=1779916805","url":"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/weller-antique-107-bourbon","provider":"Midnight Whiskey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}