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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Wild Turkey 101
Put Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof next to Wild Turkey 101 and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +29 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$25 – $30 ~$110 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Wild Turkey 101
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
heat 9/6 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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 (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).