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W.L. Weller Antique 107 vs Wild Turkey 81
W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Wild Turkey 81 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Antique 107 | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional 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) +26 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $110 | ~$20 – $25 ~$58 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 and Wild Turkey 81 do not publish an official mash bill.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 81
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Antique 107 Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/2 heat: W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
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 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).