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Wild Turkey 101 vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Wild Turkey 101 and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 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 | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $30 ~$65 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Joseph Magnus Straight 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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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 8/5 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced 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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).