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Rowan's Creek vs Wild Turkey 101
Comparing Rowan's Creek and Wild Turkey 101 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$25 – $30 ~$18 less |
- Rowan's Creek does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Rowan's Creek
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Rowan's Creek Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/7 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
- 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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling.
- 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 (Rowan's Creek); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).