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Stellum Bourbon vs Wild Turkey 101
Put Stellum Bourbon next to Wild Turkey 101 and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +14 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$25 – $30 ~$23 less |
- Stellum Bourbon 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
Stellum Bourbon
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/8 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof 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 (Stellum Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).