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W.L. Weller Special Reserve vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Comparing W.L. Weller Special Reserve and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a blender-built, spice-driven bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Special Reserve | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $60 ~$5 less | ~$45 – $55 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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 Special Reserve
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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/7 spice: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve: The entry point to the Weller line and an easy introduction to wheated bourbon. Soft honey and vanilla with almost no rye bite, a bread-dough body, and a short, sweet finish that asks nothing of you.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with W.L. Weller Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve); neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year).