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Wild Turkey 101 vs Stellum Bourbon
Put Wild Turkey 101 next to Stellum Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $30 ~$23 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Stellum Bourbon 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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/7 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).