BEST Buffalo Trace Alternatives - Weller Antique 107, Weller 12, Weller Full Proof

[@jziemann]

I echo everyone else's comments. I'm really enjoying this series. It also brings to light bourbon's I've never bought because I was unsure the quality. I don't have the room to store a number of bottles, so i only have a few at a time and don't buy another until something is gone and makes room. Because of this, I'm leery to try something that I don't know about. But I now have a growing list of ones to keep an eye out for.

[@Tanner0]

Time Stamps: 02:12 - Weller Special Reserve: 03:08 - Larceny 03:49 - Wilderness Trail Bottled in Bond Wheated 04:52 - Antique 107: 06:01 - Makers Mark 101 07:03 - Bakers Single Barrel 08:16 - Weller 12: 09:35 - Old Elk Wheated 10:47 - Knob Creek 12 11:46 - Weller Full Proof: 13:14 - Makers Mark CS 14:15 - 1792 Full Proof

[@MPKRAMER71]

This is a year old video and it may have already been suggested in other comments, but y'all should do a series of blinds with each of the BT bottles and the bottles you selected as alternatives to the respective BT products. i.e. Antique 107, vs Baker's 7, MM 101, plus a suggestion from Trent for each of the BT products. I think the results would make an interesting video.

[@johnh8268]

I'd also like to see if they would choose Green River Wheated for one of the replacements. I really enjoy it.

[@Victor-512]

Great video guys: For me the 12 is so good, I always try and have a back up for a rainy day.

[@pkruez2089]

Incredible series. The hype behind Buffalo Trace is well deserved. All fantastic products at great values when purchased at msrp.

[@archietyler6759]

Awesome list of alternatives Kurt!!! My favorite are the Wilderness Trail and Maker's cask strength. They always on the bar. Love the show and suggestions!!! Cheers Kurt!!!

[@rogerredden8035]

In the DFW/North Texas area, I occasionally see Buffalo Trace available but haven't found Weller Special Reserve, Blanton's, E.H. Taylor, Stagg etc. for about 2 years. While traveling last week up to Ohio, my wife and I stopped at the Buffalo Trace Distillery for a tour. We got there 1.5 hours before the tour started. We immediately went to the gift shop and I was able to purchase a bottle of Buffalo Trace and E.H. Taylor. Around 11am the gift shop sold out of E.H. Taylor and began stocking Weller Special Reserve so I purchased a bottle. The distillery gift shop usually has Buffalo Trace available everyday and at least 1 allocated bourbon as well. There's no set pattern/schedule as to how they stock the shelfs and at what time they stock them. The allocated bourbon sells out pretty fast so being there before 11am will help your chances. To buy from the gift shop you have to be registered for a tour that day and you can only buy 1 bottle of each every 90 days. For people who take a tour, the distillery does hold back some of the allocated bourbon that was available that day and offers it after the tasting if you haven't already purchased it. However, I've heard going that route is not always a guarantee. In December, the distillery gift shop has pretty regularly had Eagle Rare, Weller Special Reserve, E.H. Taylor and Blanton's available on a daily rotating basis. There's a website that lists daily what was available at the gift shop and provides odds for next days availability (buffalotracedaily.com). If you want to score some of their allocated bourbons and see grown men run around like kids. Then, I highly recommend visiting the distillery and taking a tour. Be sure to take your spouse, family and friends. Especially if they're non drinkers. That way you can have them purchase extra bottles for you. A week after my visit, I regret not having my wife purchase bottles of what was available the day we visited. Who knows how long it will be before I find the allocated bourbons in my local stores. Just a side note. The Buffalo Trace Distillery completed building a new 40' x 84" copper column still that will double their capacity. That still is scheduled to go online by the end of December. Also, they are currently building numerous rickhouses. Each new rickhouse is the size of a football field and can hold up to 58,000 barrels. This is good news for bourbon lovers. The only down side is the wait.

[@slbdrinks]

Great info here, thank you. We have also monopolized off of the BT gift shop. Trent has also filled me in on all of the BT future expansion plans. Hopefully that will ease the pain of finding bottles.

[@Speciarii]

I really liked it when you listed the bottles in the description, any way you could please add that to all your videos....please.

[@slbdrinks]

That’s something we really have to do! Trent!!!

[@kerrmoney]

Awesome video......I just got 1792 full proof 2 weeks ago and was blown away! Keep up the great work!

[@Big_Gregg_B]

I went to my local state liquor store here in Ohio yesterday morning... scored two bottles of Buffalo Trace and a bottle of Weller Antique. went back later in the day for some "milk"... stopped in again, and scored two more BT bottles and a big bottle of Weller Special Reserve that they found in the back. WiN!

[@mikeg5192]

GREAT choices Kurt & Trent. My all-time favorite is the Antique 107 !!!! It is outstanding, BUT (always a BUT) secondary market by me in crumby New Jersey is in the 200 range always. for the special reserve 80's. Hate the feeling of getting ripped off !!! Another alternative is the 1792 Single Barrel it's a little lower proof and great tasting !!! LOVE THE SHOW GUYS

[@bruceuhland8]

Come to Ohio. WSR is $24 and not too hard to find. The Antique is $50 but much harder to find but not impossible.

[@LakeSailor321]

Glad I came across your channel! Great info here and gives me some options to look for since acquiring anything from Buffalo Trace is very difficult here in Alabama.

[@CharlestonNole]

Obviously an older video but the new Bardstown High Wheat is the new 107 comp. So good. Great job guys

[@jaredpullis2430]

A local store has 1 bottle of Weller 12 for 399! As I was running out of the store I noticed 2 bottles of Evan Williams on the bottom shelf for 24.99! Scooped those up as it’s KY only release now and ran out of that gouging store

[@slbdrinks]

That’s insane!

[@peterb.3278]

Great Review! Makers Mark store picks (cask strength)are outstanding- every single one I’ve tasted competes with the Weller 107 & Full Proofs that I have. Don’t sleep on those!

[@msutton01]

Makers is underappreciated because it's largely readily available. It's great stuff at decent price points. 100%

[@puuxexil]

Agree 100% on the 1792 Full Proof! I've never had WFP and the cheapest I can get it is $300-ish. I'm about at the point where paying markup feels more guilty than pleasure. I was recommended 1792FP and I have been a happy person. It's the first bottle in my whiskey hunting life that I've purchased a few backups.

[@ImCastorTroy45]

Surprised Makers 46 didn't make an appearance. Great replacement for weller SR. Also Makers 46 cask strength another great option for higher proof.

[@TheReal_DeanD]

Same here man. I thought Makers 46 was the alternative to Wellers SR. I guess they wanted to highlight something new.?

[@slbdrinks]

I did have it in the mix. Great choice!

[@chadpatterson1984]

I like when you point out the secondary market price.

[@zachfregoe2246]

Love these alternatives! It is so difficult to find any of these in upstate NY.

[@johnjoseph6886]

Watching from Taiwan 🇹🇼 Totally love these gentlemen. We have a massive Bourbon drinking population here. Luckily we can get 90% of what you recommend 😉 Merry Christmas 🎅

[@masonmorton8517]

Saw Weller FP in Mountain View TN for $750. Total insanity! Still on the lookout for Weller in the wild! Loving the content, keep it coming!!!

[@t.martin3179]

$750...someone needs to be arrested.

[@jayhoots7478]

I thought for sure old elk double wheat was going to come out for antique 107! Both 107 proof too. I blinded those two and old elk was the winner but it’s also $100 bottle, but I can see this being a lot of work great job guys

[@slbdrinks]

Honestly I wasn’t aware the double wheat was 107 proof! Duh!

[@jl331792]

Love all of the content! I just found the channel a month ago and truly enjoy all the knowledge you share about pricing/taste/value.

[@anthonymaccio1328]

Great review and alternatives for Wellers! I hope you, Trent, and your family have wonderful Thanksgiving. As for Wellers and Buffalo Trace products, we good but not for the high prices in NJ. $150 to $200 for 107 Antique, $250 for Weller 12YO, and $350 for Weller Full Proof. Thank you

[@mikeg5192]

SAME HERE I AM JERSEY ALSO AND IT IS BRUTAL THE PRICING

[@jack6136]

After watching this post I purchased a $37.00 bottle of Buffalo 🦬 Trace Bourbon 🥃 Whiskey as well as a Bottle of Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whiskey $32.00 to have something to compare with. Now for the tasting!

[@slbdrinks]

Enjoy!

[@garycramer7866]

Thanks guys I can’t find weller but I just purchased a bottle of Buffalo Trace not as good as Woodford Reserve Double Oaked but for $33 I think it was a great buy

[@victorknebl3986]

Living in ohio, we get W107 and SR fairly regularly, but have yet to see the 12 year and FP, besides a state lottery.

[@scottradermacher6122]

Good picks Kurt, I have to say I agree that Wilderness Trail “funk” is strangely what draws you into it and makes it interesting. Don’t ever see the Wellers in MN but good job with the alternative bottles, you can pick up all of them. BTW, as soon as I saw Weller 12 on Yellowstone I told my wife that the secondary was going to get worse 😂

[@patharrington7645]

I'm glad you threw in a 1792... love that.. and if you have been following my comments🤣 You know that I'm a great lover of New Riff.. The New Riff Red Turkey is phenomenal but super rare.. per usual great video fellas.. found me a Mid Winters Night Dram yesterday.. quite different but terribly tasty, All the best.

[@mcmasters420]

You guys are awesome! Keep up the good work. Weller is one of my favorite pours. Thanks for y'all's input on finding alternatives to a hard to find bottle.. Antique 107 is still a hard find in TX.

[@kevinw3964]

I saw that episode of Yellowstone. They had Wheller 12 in the limo and they also name dropped Buffalo Trace several times which I thought was interesting because they drank Bulleit almost exclusively in the first few seasons. In the last couple episodes they have been on a Crown Royal kick. Of course, there is a lot of Titos placement too.

[@richardkelley2474]

Texas has really got some great Bourbons. I would love to see an episode where you guys pull your Lone Star State favorites!

[@davidcolgan3268]

Really enjoying this series on alternatives. I haven’t tried very many wheated’s.

[@traj2327]

The Rebel line is also fantastic from the 100 on up - the distiller's collection and cask strength picks as well as the Rebel 10 year.

[@badgerjeff6081]

Makers 101 is a nice step up from the regular Makers. I think it's worth the price. Agree on Weller 12 having toned down flavor. I was surprised how delicate the flavors were when I tried it. Definitely not worth secondary prices. Great video!

[@erere244]

Would love to see closeup shot of the labels of all the whiskeys in the video. Would make it easier for us newbie’s. Love all your videos.

[@bryonfaber4392]

Glad you brought out the old elk just picked up store pick 112 proof excited to open

[@berkaberk]

Loved this. Good job boys

[@fadedchannel]

My favorite is the red label. I sip on it every time I can get my hands on a bottle!

[@slbdrinks]

It is sooo good!

[@OldFashionedWays]

thanks for sharing. will have to try a few of these options, I do love wellers. thanks and cheers.

[@Fetner58]

Just picked up store selected old elk and it’s at 112.4 proof and I enjoy it better than I do the weller lineup I may be headed back to get another bottle before they are gone

[@makers721]

I’m in Columbus, Ohio and can confirm antique is everywhere

[@drod828]

Where at cause I can’t find 107 in my town. I’m in OHIO as well

[@drod828]

Where at cause I can’t find 107 in my town. I’m in OHIO as well

[@drod828]

Where at cause I can’t find 107 in my town. I’m in OHIO as well

[@imakarpenter]

Not in northwest ohio

[@lownoma9418]

There was one store in Lorain OH that had 107 in stock unfortunately by the time I got there they had already been all allocated. I was able to get bottle of Weller SR though.

[@ujipster]

Bakers 7 is a solid bottle. Really good sleeper for the price.

[@jacksampson3278]

Love that you did this! Side note, watch Yellowstone! Great show! Keep up the great work guys😀

[@JAW1234]

Rebel 10 year single barrel is a guaranteed weller replacement. Stands up to par with the weller 107 and if you’re lucky, you can find some bottles with age statements around 11-12 years to match that weller 12 year. It $90-$100 in my area so it’s a little pricey but still much cheaper than secondary weller prices.

[@mikemcgouldrick6089]

OMG I would love to live where you do. After watching I pay $10-15 dollars more per bottle here in Montana. Love the info from all you Vids. you two are great.

[@slbdrinks]

Thank you!

[@at20rule]

Wish you guys were around back in my tater days when all I hunted was that megacorporation juice.

[@debbybrady1246]

I buy 12 regularly in south Texas, thankfully.

[@slbdrinks]

Good deal!

[@tomgensel4134]

So good I really appreciate your opinions 🥃 Cheers

[@gregoryberger9676]

I have been chasing down bourbons for ~8 years and have never seen a W12 available even at marked up prices. I also have not found a WFP anywhere and it has been at least 6 years since I have seen WSR. Fortunately, I have 3 OWA’s in my bunker that I acquired a few years back; two are store picks.

[@GoneFishin5]

Great review. I’ve never seen a W107 or WFP around me in FL. I have been fortunate enough to get a fair amount of WSR and a couple of W12’s.

[@angrycorn6651]

I’ve been able to find the regular green bottle fairly regularly in my area, but I haven’t seen any of the other ones ever. I’ll definitely be looking into some of those ones you suggested.

[@hopshlooken]

David Nicholson 1843 is reported to be a 100 proof larceny. Tasting side by side, that appears to be correct. And the price is very affordable.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Hey Kurt, great list. (may want to look into adaptive noise cancellation or something similar to that) Your content is great, but speaking as someone who used to get TONS of comments on my audio, people are going to click away from this one because of the buzzing in the background. (It also may be your mic input setting on your camera)

[@slbdrinks]

Thanks for the input! We did look into this and found out it was the fridge running! This is our bar in the basement of our home so we do have a fridge, freezer, furnace, water softener that all make noise at times. Now we turn off the furnace and unplug the appliances while filming lol! Good luck to you!

[@mcwhiskey3005]

Bakers 107 is fantastic, I drink it in place of Weller 107 all the time.

[@bhutjolokia6990]

I will have to look for this brand. My favorite wheated bourbons are Redemption wheated at 96 proof it's really nice. Larceny is also a favorite.

[@robertfrye9124]

Great overview on wheated bourbons! I’m finding my palette after 2 years into bourbon and only have one Wheater, Larceny C922. How would C922 compare to WFP?

[@slbdrinks]

Weller has darker flavors such as toffee. The Larceny BP is very good also but lighter profile. Honey, cinnamon etc

[@Rxbandit421]

I would picked the single barrel knob creek I absolutely love it

[@LittyGangGooch]

I think blantons became so popular because it was featured on the show “Justified” continuously, great show btw

[@brennanfrawley1140]

excellent choice with the Makers 101 and Weller Antique. Those are 2 of my favorite bourbons and I completely agree that they have really close profiles.

[@kaiyadaddy]

Just got that bakers 7. Love that bottle. So good. I get that pepper corn taste now that you mention it. Love the series you guys are awesome

[@AndrewDock]

I love the videos y’all make. I think an excellent bottle to compare to all of these is the Rebel 10 yr. So good.

[@slbdrinks]

Good choice!

[@johnkunstman1070]

Carthage Tennessee, Special reserve $100, Antique 107 $200. 12 year, just bought one yesterday $275. Full proof $500 and all are heavily allocated. Considering how close I am to the distillery (under 4 hours) , one would think they would be more plentiful.

[@susanwojcickisnicetwin]

I've never had the Weller full proof, but I think the MM cask strength is a good substitute for the Weller 107.

[@currahee63]

Great show guys. I've only been able to find the SR here in RI, and it sells for around $75. Too much. The others are unicorns in these parts.

[@nick263]

Great video, I was thinking Makers 46 cask strength for the full proof before I saw you pull out the makers

[@russd2888]

Rebel Distiller’s Collection is another pretty solid option for a wheater. Have been seeing alot of store picks of these in many areas and they seem to range in 110-120 proof range. May be a tasty alternative for the Antique or Full Proof bottles.

[@rthilson]

Distillers collection i have is 113 proof and the cask strength I have is 120

[@ronhofferber9847]

Another great video boys! The Balers will be off the shelf next week. Here’s what I paid for the only Wellers I found recently: 107 SP… $89 FP…$99 SR…$54 CYPB… $500… I passed.

[@slbdrinks]

Not bad! 500.00?? Ummm no. Agree.

[@sjstraub]

Love the channel and love this series! When is Kurt going to get back to making drinks? A friend bumped into this video and was confused by the title and the thumb. He thought you were suggesting that Weller was an alternative to BT. It turned him off enough that he says he blocked the channel. Looking at it again, I can see why he might be confused. May want to consider updating the title if that's possible! Cheers!

[@slbdrinks]

Hoping to get to cocktails once a week starting next year!

[@campoffthemap8307]

I was thinking the exact same thing regarding Weller 12 and Yellowstone. If the John Wick and Blanton’s thing has any legs (I’ve heard it several times, as well) - that Weller 12 will be unobtainium (even though it already was, haha).

[@davidw9095]

Great job lots of great picks

[@chaseclough7521]

For anyone that hasn't tried Maker's Cask Strength, don't sleep on it. So good. For me it sits right between 107 and Full Proof - Full Proof is a special bottle, but Maker's CS sits right next to if not slightly above 107 for me. Old Elk is also great but the price point has always felt just a bit high

[@rumsfield78]

@SLB Drinks I feel like maybe you have mentioned this on other videos, but in a secondary market, and if you can't find it anywhere...what would be the top you would pay for Weller products, as well as Eagle Rare, Blanton's and EH Taylor? I have leads on Weller SR, and ER, but it would be $65 and $75, respectively. And they want way to much for Blanton's at $125, imo.

[@logansalone7986]

I have to move to wherever you guys live, Weller Full Proof is $400 a bottle in Florida. Even the Special reserve is $70 but you can’t buy them anywhere. Big liquor stores only get 1 case and it’s sold by the time they open

[@patrickgarrison7640]

Just picked up a bottle of the Weller 12 tonight for $44.29. Score!!!

[@glen8715]

Great show guys.I like that you think Makers Mark series compares. I've seen the cask strength in my area but I don't believe I've ever seen 101.

[@bmc2567]

Overly priced in so many markets but seriously a great lineup. Weller was one of my first bourbon loves when I started this journey. It’s hard to find but when I do and to your point the price is “reasonable” I’ll still buy it. Keep up the great videos!

[@Frozen-Spirits-Alaska]

The yellow label Wilderness Trail is just incredibly sweet. It actually shocked me on the first sip, I wasn't expecting that punch of flavor. But it does draw you back in for another sip.

[@slbdrinks]

Good stuff!

[@bruceuhland8]

The WSR is fairly easy to find in Ohio. It is $24. The OWA is $50 but you have to be waiting in line on drop day to get one. I have never seen any other Weller on the shelf. I think they are lottery only.

[@tweezerjam]

I’d like to see the angels envy line discussed 👍🏼

[@TruelyBadassAmerican]

I just got a bottle of Weller 12... $40 after tax. I was a happy little boy lol

[@slbdrinks]

Excellent buy!

[@dillonmartin2891]

You guys are extremely lucky when it comes to pricing. Aside from Special Reserve all the others are $200-$400 in KC MO. Nowhere sells at MSRP pricing around here. Its easier toi just buy online since the prices are the same regardless. I need to know where you guys live so I can just come to shop lol

[@debbybrady1246]

I love Weller.

[@Chilliwack56]

In this case the alternatives are a lot easier to find in several cases, the only Weller commonly found around here is Weller Special Reserve for $42.50 CDN, Larceny is reasonably common but $52CDN. Of the others the Full Proof shows up briefly from time to time but I have never seen either the Antique 107 or the 12 although talking to a fellow bourbon collector he has seen the Antique around from time to time, no idea of the pricing though for either. Of the replacements for the Antique 107 we have Bakers and Makers Mark 101 both at $85CDN, for the Wellers 12 the only one we have is Knob Creek 12 at $130CDN and for the Wellers Full Proof we occasionally get the 1792 Full Proof but not sure of the price (it never lasts long).

[@claytonbeck3604]

Old Elk double wheat is pretty similar to the 107!

[@slbdrinks]

It is very good!

[@fionadavison7952]

Good job guys - Are there any bottles that I should be on the lookout for in Massachusetts/New Hampshire?

[@slbdrinks]

Sagamore rye is fabulous! Maryland, hopefully not to far.

[@marcushershberger6170]

So guys if I really like the old elk weated bourbon, would I like the four grain old elk. I've been seeing it around but have hesitated as it is a pricier bottle and have not had any 4 grain bottles yet

[@slbdrinks]

The 4 grain adds an earthier note than the basic wheated. I do like it myself but it is a different profile than the wheated.

[@ajbucher9440]

I bought a Weller Antique for $180 at Jefferson’s house of bourbon. Felt awful spending it but it really is one of my favorite bottles.

[@slbdrinks]

I understand. Probably bout what I paid for my first bottle of 107.

[@jamesstreet1144]

I can really appreciate this video. The only Weller I’ve seen all year is the Special Reserve. It’s good, but not as good as some others

[@parrothead5977]

That 1792 full proof is real nice. That’s the cheapest I paid for a Bourbon compared to your prices. I paid $46.

[@andrewchance8449]

As a substitute for Weller SR I like Larceny SB. It's good, it's easy to find, I think it tastes batter than the entry level Weller.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

I have not sampled Weller yet, but I have tried a number of the alternatives. While good, I wouldn't chase any of the alts for a couple hundred a bottle. Maybe that keeps me from overreaching in the future.

[@kickstart118]

No Weller near me in PA

[@christaylor4086]

Wheaters I’d add to the list, Rebel distillers edition cask strength, Makers LE’s, 1792 sweet wheat, larceny barrel proof, Garrison Brothers Single barrel.

[@primaltone]

Good choices! I love me some Wilderness Trail Wheated, but Larceny? I wanted to love it but find it lackluster. Makers 46 is way better IMO. Any Weller is hard to find, although my local Liquor Barn did have some 107 and SR one lucky day a few weeks ago (also some Blantons and Eagle Rare but limit one choice out of all). I've never seen a 12 or FP in the wild.

[@charlesgoins6022]

That Makers 101 is a perfect replacement for the Antique 107. In a blind, I can’t tell them apart.

[@bigreb62]

Good show

[@Whiskey5-0]

Love Weller. I have half the collection, but I can’t find CYPB and SB. I’ve seen full proof once and it was $400.

[@ebunch1911]

WFP for $400 that would be a NO for me Alex. #RIP

[@Juice8g]

Love this videos, keep em coming…😊

[@BillMcGirr]

I got a bottle of Old elk wheated bourbon a few days ago. I think it was around $58 where I’m at in the North East. Sweet and smooth. Pretty good. Is it worth $58??? 🤷‍♂️ It is if you enjoy it.👍🥃😊