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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs Wild Turkey 101
Put Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond next to Wild Turkey 101 and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$9 less | ~$25 – $30 |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 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
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
- 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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
- 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).