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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Wild Turkey 101
Comparing Eagle Rare 10 Year and Wild Turkey 101 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 | ~$25 – $30 ~$25 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 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
Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/8 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).