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Wild Turkey 101 vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Wild Turkey 101 and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$25 – $30 vs. ~$50 – $62).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $30 ~$29 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).