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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Wild Turkey 101
Comparing Old Grand-Dad 114 and Wild Turkey 101 is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (114 vs. 101).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +13 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 | ~$25 – $30 |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 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
Old Grand-Dad 114
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/6 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
spice 9/8 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Old Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
- 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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
- 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, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).