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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 | ~$50 – $120 ~$165 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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 Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).