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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Wild Turkey 101
On paper Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Wild Turkey 101 are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$55 – $60 vs. ~$25 – $30) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$25 – $30 ~$30 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
- 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 Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).