Okay, here’s my blog post about figuring out the aging of Weller Antique 107, written in a casual, first-person style:
So, I’ve been getting into bourbon lately, and Weller Antique 107 has been one I’ve really enjoyed. It’s got this great, rich flavor, and I was curious about how long it’s actually aged. The “107” refers to the proof, but I wanted the lowdown on the years it spends in the barrel.
First, I grabbed the bottle and checked for any age statement. Nope, nothing obvious there. That usually means it’s a blend of different aged bourbons, and the distillery doesn’t have to put the youngest age on the label like they do with some others.
Next up, I hit the internet. I figured some bourbon nerds out there would have the answer. I dug through some forums and reviews. What a mess! Everyone seemed to have a different opinion. Some folks said it used to have a 7-year age statement, others said it never did. Lots of speculation, but not much concrete info.
My Deep Dive into the Distillery Clues
I decided to try to contact the distillery directly, Buffalo Trace, after all they are the creater. I went through their contact ways,but It felt like shouting into the void. No quick replies here, folks.
Then I started looking for clues related to the production process. I read up on Buffalo Trace’s methods, their mash bills, and their other bourbons. It’s a bit of a rabbit hole, but kind of fun if you’re into this stuff.
Finally, I pieced together what seemed like the most reliable info. It looks like Weller Antique 107 is a “No Age Statement” bourbon, meaning they don’t explicitly say how long it’s aged. But, based on what people who seem to know their stuff say, and from hints I picked up about Buffalo Trace’s practices, the general consensus is that it’s a blend of bourbons, with the youngest likely being around 6-8 years old.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what I gathered:
- No Age Statement (NAS): No official age is printed on the bottle.
- Estimated Age: Likely a blend, with the youngest bourbon in the mix around 6-8 years old.
- Distillery: Made by Buffalo Trace, who are known for quality, even if they’re tight-lipped about some details.
So, there you have it. It is not a super precise answer, but it’s the best I could do. I feel like a bourbon detective! It just shows that sometimes you have to do a little digging to get the info you want. Either way, it’s a delicious bourbon, whatever its exact age may be.
