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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Comparing W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof | 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 | 114 proof (57% ABV) +24 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$40 – $50 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof does 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
W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 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.
- 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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year).