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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$23 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Single Barrel
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/3 spice: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
- 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 Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture at a lower price point.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).