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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and W.L. Weller Antique 107 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$35 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
- W.L. Weller Antique 107: The proof point where the Weller wheated recipe stops being polite. Thick toffee and cherry with real warmth behind it, and enough body to stand up to an ice cube without collapsing.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Antique 107 if you want the sweetness of a wheater with the weight and warmth that only higher proof delivers.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).