Compare
Wild Turkey 101 vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Comparing Wild Turkey 101 and Old Grand-Dad 114 is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (101 vs. 114).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $30 | ~$28 – $35 |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Old Grand-Dad 114
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/8 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
spice 8/9 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).