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Baker’s 7 Year vs Wild Turkey 101
On paper Baker’s 7 Year and Wild Turkey 101 are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$25 – $30) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +6 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$25 – $30 ~$35 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year 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
Baker’s 7 Year
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
spice 5/8 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).