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Wild Turkey 101 vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Put Wild Turkey 101 next to Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +29 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $30 ~$110 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
heat 6/9 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).