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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Wild Turkey 101
W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof | 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 | 114 proof (57% ABV) +13 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$25 – $30 ~$58 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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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 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.
- 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 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 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, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).