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Wild Turkey 101 vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Wild Turkey 101 and W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $30 ~$58 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/3 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 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.
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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).