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Russell’s Reserve 15 Year vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 15 Year and W.L. Weller Antique 107 reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 15 Year | 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 | 15 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 117.2 proof (58.6% ABV) +10 proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$250 – $400 | ~$50 – $110 ~$245 less |
- Russell’s Reserve 15 Year and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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 15 Year
One of my favorites.
W.L. Weller Antique 107
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 15 Year W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 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 15 Year: The oldest regular Russell's Reserve, at barrel proof. Fifteen years in Camp Nelson rickhouses push it toward old oak, leather and dried fruit over the usual Turkey spice.
- 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 15 Year if you want a very old, oak-heavy Wild Turkey for slow sipping with more proof behind 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 15 Year); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).