Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey 101

Specifications

Type / Style	High-Rye Bourbon
Distillery	Wild Turkey
Mash Bill	75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley
Age	No age statement
Proof	101 proof (50.5% ABV)
Approx. Price	~$25 – $30 (as of 2026-08)
Availability	Widely available

Mash bill: Published by the distillery.

Age: No age statement; a blend generally reported at 6-8 years.

Tasting Notes

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.

Nose

vanilla, orange, charred oak, pepper

Palate

brown sugar, baking spice, tobacco, black pepper

Finish

long, spicy, drying

Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails.

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Sources

Wild Turkey official