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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs Wild Turkey 101
On paper Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and Wild Turkey 101 are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (90 vs. 101) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$25 – $30 ~$18 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/8 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
- 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 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).