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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Wild Turkey 101
Comparing Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Wild Turkey 101 reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $45 | ~$25 – $30 ~$15 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Wild Turkey 101
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/8 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
- 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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).