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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Comparing W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Russell’s Reserve 10 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$40 – $50 ~$35 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 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
W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year).