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Wild Turkey 101 vs Ezra Brooks 99
Wild Turkey 101 and Ezra Brooks 99 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) +2 proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $30 | ~$22 – $28 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 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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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/4 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 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.
- Ezra Brooks 99: A high-proof value bottle from Lux Row. The nose is quiet, but the palate is bolder, with creamy caramel, brown sugar and a nutty, peanut-like edge.
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 Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).