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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Wild Turkey 101
W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Wild Turkey 101 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +6 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$25 – $30 ~$53 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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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 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.
- Wild Turkey 101: The workhorse high-rye Kentucky bourbon and one of the best proof-to-price ratios anywhere. Vanilla and orange up front, then a genuinely spicy, peppery, tobacco-tinged middle that punches well above $25.
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 Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).