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W.L. Weller Special Reserve vs Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Put W.L. Weller Special Reserve next to Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Special Reserve | 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 | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $60 | ~$40 – $50 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve does 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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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Special Reserve Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 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 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.
- 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 Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve); neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year).