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Wild Turkey 101 vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Wild Turkey 101 and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$25 – $30 vs. ~$38 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $30 ~$14 less | ~$38 – $45 |
- 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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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 8/9 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).