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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond vs Wild Turkey 81
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond next to Wild Turkey 81 and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +19 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $50 | ~$20 – $25 ~$25 less |
- Wild Turkey 81 does 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
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/3 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond: A gentle, bakery-like wheater from Bardstown's own stills. Fresh bread and cream on the nose turn into baked peach and vanilla, with a soft, creamy texture and only a light pepper bite.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond if you want a soft, creamy, bakery-sweet wheater with bonded credentials with more proof behind it.
- Go with Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).