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Wild Turkey 101 vs Four Roses Small Batch
Comparing Wild Turkey 101 and Four Roses Small Batch 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 | Four Roses Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% 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 ~$8 less | ~$32 – $38 |
- 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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Four Roses Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 8/6 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Four Roses Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
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 Four Roses Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).