How strong is Wild Turkey 101?

It is bottled at 101 proof, or 50.5% ABV, which is higher than the 80-proof standard for most bourbons.

A minimum of five years in new American white oak barrels with a #4 alligator char.

Is it good for beginners?

It can be hot and oaky for newcomers. Try it on the rocks or in a cocktail before sipping it neat.

How does it compare with Wild Turkey 81?

101 is the higher-proof version: more concentrated flavor and more heat, while 81 is milder and easier to sip neat.

Is it a straight bourbon?

Yes. It is a Kentucky straight bourbon made from a corn, rye and malted barley mash bill.

One 750 ml bottle of Wild Turkey 101 bourbon.

Where is the Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon 750ml cheapest?

At The Wine and Liquor Outlet, for $14.99, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon 750ml

Wild Turkey 101 is a Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), higher than most standard bourbons, and aged at least five years in new American white oak barrels with a heavy #4 alligator char. That combination gives it a bold, spicy, oak-forward profile with caramel and vanilla underneath. It suits drinkers who like a strong, full-bodied bourbon neat, on the rocks or in cocktails, and it is widely treated as one of the best-value high-proof bourbons against rivals like Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Old Grand-Dad 114.

Best forDrinkers who want a high-proof bourbon at a modest outlayWhiskey cocktails where the spirit should not get lostNeat or on-the-rocks sipping for fans of spicy, oaky bourbonBuying a dependable everyday bottle

Pros

101 proof gives a fuller, more concentrated flavor than 80-proof bourbons
At least five years in heavily charred new oak adds depth and spice
Consistent, widely available and easy to find
Works well both neat and in cocktails
Long-standing reputation as a value benchmark in its class

Cons

High proof and heavy char make it hot and oaky for beginners
Rye-forward spice can come across as harsh neat
Less sweet and smooth than wheated or lower-proof bourbons
Not a subtle sipper; the intensity overwhelms delicate palates

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What reviewers say

Reviewers and owners consistently describe Wild Turkey 101 as a bold, spicy, oak-driven bourbon that punches above its class, and many call it a benchmark value bottle. The main complaints are heat and harshness for those used to lower-proof whiskey.

What people mention

Proof and heatMixedDrinkers note the 101 proof brings noticeable alcohol heat, which some enjoy and others find sharp neat.
Flavor profilePraisedOwners describe caramel, vanilla and baking spice over a solid oak backbone.
Oak and charPraisedThe heavy alligator char and five-year minimum age are credited with depth and a long finish.
SmoothnessCriticisedSome reviewers find it less smooth and more aggressive than lower-proof bourbons.
ValuePraisedReviewers repeatedly call it one of the best bottles for the money in its proof range.

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Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon

Sizes: 375ML

About the Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon 750ml

Wild Turkey 101 is a bourbon from Wild Turkey. It is aged a minimum of five years in American White Oak barrels.

The barrels are charred to the deepest #4 alligator char, which adds character to the bourbon.

Brand: Wild Turkey
Type: Bourbon
Size: 750 ml
Aging: Minimum of 5 years
Barrels: American White Oak, #4 alligator char

Specifications

Variety: Bourbon
Size: 750 ml

Questions and answers

How strong is Wild Turkey 101?: It is bottled at 101 proof, or 50.5% ABV, which is higher than the 80-proof standard for most bourbons.
How long is it aged?: A minimum of five years in new American white oak barrels with a #4 alligator char.
Is it good for beginners?: It can be hot and oaky for newcomers. Try it on the rocks or in a cocktail before sipping it neat.
How does it compare with Wild Turkey 81?: 101 is the higher-proof version: more concentrated flavor and more heat, while 81 is milder and easier to sip neat.
Is it a straight bourbon?: Yes. It is a Kentucky straight bourbon made from a corn, rye and malted barley mash bill.
What is in the box?: One 750 ml bottle of Wild Turkey 101 bourbon.
Where is the Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon 750ml cheapest?: At The Wine and Liquor Outlet, for $14.99, as of our latest check.