Old Weller Antique Original 107 Brand 7 Year Old Bourbon 2007 Squat Bottle

Old Weller Antique Original 107 Brand 7 Year Old Bourbon 2007 Squat Bottle is a vintage release from the W.L. Weller lineup — Buffalo Trace's flagship wheated bourbon series. The "Squat Bottle" format is a specific collector identifier that distinguishes the mid-2000s Old Weller Antique presentation from both earlier and later bottle designs. At 107 proof (53.5% ABV) and 7 years old, this is Classic Old Weller Antique wheated bourbon character: the same wheat-forward mashbill used for the Pappy Van Winkle program, made at Buffalo Trace, aged 7 years, and bottled at an assertive but approachable 107 proof.

The 2007 vintage of Old Weller Antique is particularly collectible because it predates the dramatic rise in demand for Weller products by several years — in 2007, this was still a largely under-the-radar wheated bourbon available without difficulty. Collector interest in 2005-2010 era Weller has increased substantially as the brand became virtually impossible to find at retail in later years. The "squat bottle" format from this era is a documented design variant that Weller enthusiasts specifically seek out.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Classic wheated Buffalo Trace character — soft wheat, caramel, vanilla, warm honey, gentle oak, approachable sweetness
• Palate: Rich and creamy at 107 proof — toffee, caramel, light baking spice, smooth wheat-driven body, the softness characteristic of wheated bourbon
• Finish: Medium-long and warm with lingering sweetness and gentle oak

Product Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the "Squat Bottle" format and why do collectors care?

Old Weller Antique has been released in multiple bottle designs over the decades. The "squat bottle" format refers to the shorter, wider bottle shape used for the mid-2000s releases — distinct from both the older tall bottle and the more recent current-format bottle. Collectors specifically identify and document these format differences as part of cataloging vintage Weller releases, since bottle format helps authenticate and date specific production runs.

Is this the same mashbill as Pappy Van Winkle?

Yes. Old Weller Antique uses Buffalo Trace's wheated bourbon mashbill — the same one used for the entire W.L. Weller portfolio and, historically, for the Pappy Van Winkle releases that draw from Buffalo Trace's wheated bourbon program. This is the reason that Weller is frequently described as "the poor man's Pappy" — identical distillery, identical mashbill, different age and brand positioning.

Why is a 2007 vintage Old Weller Antique collectible?

In 2007, Old Weller Antique was still widely available and priced modestly — the Weller brand had not yet become the collector phenomenon it is today. Vintage bottles from this era capture pre-demand-surge production and offer an opportunity to taste early 2000s Buffalo Trace wheated bourbon that would have been a routine everyday pour at the time. The combination of accessible age, 107 proof, and pre-hype provenance makes these bottles increasingly interesting as the original inventory ages away.