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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Put Russell’s Reserve 10 Year next to W.L. Weller Special Reserve and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | W.L. Weller Special Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$30 – $60 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve 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 Special Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 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 Special Reserve: The entry point to the Weller line and an easy introduction to wheated bourbon. Soft honey and vanilla with almost no rye bite, a bread-dough body, and a short, sweet finish that asks nothing of you.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve).