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Wild Turkey 101 vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Wild Turkey 101 and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +14 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $30 ~$15 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- 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.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/2 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).