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Baker’s 7 Year vs Wild Turkey 81
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to Wild Turkey 81 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional 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) +26 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$20 – $25 ~$40 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Wild Turkey 81 do not publish an official mash bill.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 81
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/2 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
heat 6/2 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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 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.
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 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).