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Wild Turkey 101 vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
On paper Wild Turkey 101 and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$25 – $30 vs. ~$55 – $60) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +8 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $30 ~$30 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- 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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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 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.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 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.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).