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Wild Turkey 101 vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Wild Turkey 101 and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $30 ~$53 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 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
Wild Turkey 101
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/3 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Antique 107: The proof point where the Weller wheated recipe stops being polite. Thick toffee and cherry with real warmth behind it, and enough body to stand up to an ice cube without collapsing.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with W.L. Weller Antique 107 if you want the sweetness of a wheater with the weight and warmth that only higher proof delivers.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).