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Wild Turkey 101 vs Yellowstone Select
Put Wild Turkey 101 next to Yellowstone Select and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) +8 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $30 ~$18 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Yellowstone Select does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/4 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).