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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Wild Turkey 81
Put W.L. Weller Full Proof next to Wild Turkey 81 and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | 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 | 114 proof (57% ABV) +33 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$20 – $25 ~$63 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and Wild Turkey 81 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/2 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 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 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 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, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).