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Wild Turkey 101 vs Bulleit Bourbon
Comparing Wild Turkey 101 and Bulleit Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (101 vs. 90).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $30 | ~$25 – $32 |
- 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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Bulleit Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).