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Wild Turkey 101 vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Wild Turkey 101 and Old Grand-Dad Bonded are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is personal preference more than spec.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $30 | ~$24 – $30 |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded 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
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Old Grand-Dad Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
spice 8/8 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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 Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
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 Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).