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Wild Turkey 101 vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Put Wild Turkey 101 next to Larceny Barrel Proof and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $30 ~$35 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/3 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
heat 6/9 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 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.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
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 Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).