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Wild Turkey 101 vs Barrell Foundation Bourbon
On paper Wild Turkey 101 and Barrell Foundation Bourbon are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$25 – $30 vs. ~$50 – $60) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Barrell Foundation Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $30 ~$28 less | ~$50 – $60 |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon 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
Wild Turkey 101
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Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Barrell Foundation Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/6 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
- Go with Barrell Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon).