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Evan Williams Black Label vs Wild Turkey 101
Put Evan Williams Black Label next to Wild Turkey 101 and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$14 – $18 ~$12 less | ~$25 – $30 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Evan Williams Black Label
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/8 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
- 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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).