The most obvious reason is right there on the current version of label. First, that number “101” refers to the proof, an abv of 50.5%. WILD TURKEY 101. Round 2 of the 2019 BourbonGuy.com Bottom Shelf Brackets continues with Division 2 Number 1 seed Wild Turkey 101 versus the advancing Number 5 seed Bulleit Bourbon. Wild Turkey 101 (2009 comparison) Date: July 24, 2018 Author: rarebird101 5 Comments. Wild Turkey 81 or 101. Comparison Review: Wild Turkey 101 vs. Fighting Cock 6 Year I decided on these two bourbons for my first comparison review because they are very similar. They are both under $30, over 100 proof, have a high percentage of rye in the mash bill, and they are both named after crazy poultry. Old-school whiskey drinkers know that Wild Turkey has always been a … In fact, if you pay one penny more for bourbon on a dram-for-dram basis, you are simply throwing money away. It’s hard to believe, but Wild Turkey 101 8-year has been going strong since 1942. Wild Turkey Straight Bourbon 101 (101 proof $20) – Distinct for being bottled at a higher proof than many commercial bourbons, Wild Turkey Straight Bourbon is a mix of bourbons 4 years and older (primarily 7 year, with 6 and 8 year mixed in). Even compared to some of my favorite single malt Scotches, Wild Turkey 101 is pure, balanced quality; delectable and shockingly affordable. Devil's Cut is better than original white label but it still doesn't compare to Wild Turkey. I have quite a few reviews, and I'm picking them to post rather at random ] #17 Wild Turkey 101 (50.5%) (Bourbon) Nose: Vanilla. Uncompromising since 1855.

In this case, Wild Turkey 101 is a little cheaper than JB Devil's Cut, it tastes better, and it has more alcohol as well (101 proof vs 90 proof). That higher alcohol content matters because bourbon drinkers generally like stronger whiskey, something demonstrated by the way so many bourbons are 86 proof or higher. There is a time and place for both, but the Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon’s value cannot be understated. Wild Turkey 101 is Wild Turkey’s higher-proof version of its base bourbon, and one of the more popular ones in the US. Wild Turkey puts their unaged whiskey into the barrels at a lower proof so when it is bottled, only a little water is needed to get it to 50.5%. Caramel. History of the American Wild Turkey - Conservation Field Notes with Steven Rinella - Duration: 3:38. Not too cherry-sweet like other bourbons I've tried; it's just enough Scotch-like: bready, toffee-ish, a bit savory, a bit medicinal-- while also hitting all the best bourbon notes-- cherry cola, vanilla, sweet/dry, charred oak, etc.