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Wild Turkey 101 vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Put Wild Turkey 101 next to Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $30 ~$118 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/2 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).