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Penelope Toasted Series vs Wild Turkey 101
Penelope Toasted Series and Wild Turkey 101 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$25 – $30).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$25 – $30 ~$35 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Toasted Series
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to 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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).