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Wild Turkey 81 vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Put Wild Turkey 81 next to W.L. Weller Full Proof and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 81 | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +33 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$63 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Wild Turkey 81 and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Wild Turkey 81
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 81 W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- 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 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a significantly lower price point and 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 highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).