Which is better for cocktails?

Wild Turkey 101. Its 50.5% ABV keeps the bourbon present in an Old Fashioned or whiskey sour, and it costs less per bottle. Woodford works too but gets lost faster in strong mixes.

Which is smoother to drink neat?

Woodford Reserve. At 43.2% ABV it has less alcohol burn, and its triple pot distillation gives a softer mouthfeel. Wild Turkey 101 is bolder and hotter.

Is Woodford Reserve worth the extra $20?

Only if you drink bourbon neat and prefer a gentler pour. For mixing or value, Wild Turkey 101 at $24.99 does more per dollar than Woodford at $44.99.

Which lasts longer once opened?

Both keep for years once opened if stored upright and away from heat and light. Higher proof spirits like Wild Turkey 101 hold up slightly better over long periods.

Do they come in the same size?

The listings show 750 ml for both. Woodford Reserve is also sold in a 1-liter bottle, which can lower the per-ounce cost if you find it.

Which has more rye in the mash bill?

Woodford Reserve, at 18% rye versus 13% for Wild Turkey 101. That gives Woodford more of a spicy, dried-fruit character, though its lower proof softens it.

Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Buy Wild Turkey 101 if you want the bigger, bolder bourbon and the lower price: $24.99 at Flatiron Wines & Spirits as of November 5, 2026, versus $44.99 at corkerywine.com for Woodford Reserve. Woodford is the smoother, softer pour at 43.2% ABV, and it suits sipping neat or mixing where you want less heat. The $20 gap is the real decision here, not the flavor alone.

Today the Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey costs $20.00 less at its best price.

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