Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey 81

Specifications

Type / Style	Traditional Bourbon
Distillery	Wild Turkey
Mash Bill	75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley
Age	No age statement
Proof	81 proof (40.5% ABV)
Approx. Price	~$20 – $25 (as of 2026-10)
Availability	Widely available

Mash bill: Widely reported, never officially confirmed.

Age: No age statement; Wild Turkey says it bottles nothing under five years.

Tasting Notes

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.

Nose

honey, toffee, fresh oak, vanilla

Palate

honey, white chocolate, butterscotch, pepper

Finish

short, honey, oak, cinnamon

Best enjoyed highball, cocktails.

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vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Traditional Bourbon 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) · ~$28 – $36 vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Wheated Bourbon 90 proof (45% ABV) · ~$45 – $55 vs Yellowstone Select Traditional Bourbon 93 proof (46.5% ABV) · ~$40 – $50 vs Ancient Age High-Rye Bourbon 80 proof (40% ABV) · ~$14 – $18

Sources

Gentlemen Ranters: Wild Turkey 81 vs 101