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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 13 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +17 proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 | ~$50 – $110 ~$170 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
- 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 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak without hunting for it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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 at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).