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Bulleit Bourbon vs Wild Turkey 101
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and Wild Turkey 101 is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (90 vs. 101).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$25 – $30 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).