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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Wild Turkey 81
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Wild Turkey 81 reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) +10 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$20 – $25 ~$28 less |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Wild Turkey 81 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Wild Turkey 81
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
- Go with Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).