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Wild Turkey 101 vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Put Wild Turkey 101 next to Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $30 ~$223 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 8/6 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own 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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).