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Redemption Bourbon vs Wild Turkey 101
Comparing Redemption Bourbon and Wild Turkey 101 is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (84 vs. 101).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | 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 | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$25 – $30 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Redemption Bourbon
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/7 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
- 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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).