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Four Roses Bourbon vs Wild Turkey 101
Comparing Four Roses Bourbon and Wild Turkey 101 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$22 – $28 | ~$25 – $30 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Four Roses Bourbon
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
heat 2/6 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
spice 5/8 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- 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 (Four Roses Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).