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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Comparing W.L. Weller Full Proof and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 ~$165 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).