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Wild Turkey 81 vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Comparing Wild Turkey 81 and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 81 | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$28 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Wild Turkey 81 and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Wild Turkey 81
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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 81 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
heat 2/4 heat: Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Wild Turkey 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a lower price point.
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81); neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year).