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Stagg vs Wild Turkey 101
Comparing Stagg and Wild Turkey 101 reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +29 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$25 – $30 ~$68 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stagg 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
Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/6 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).