Wild Turkey 101
Bourbon

Wild Turkey 101

Wild Turkey50 ml50.5% ABV

Bold, high-proof Kentucky classic with spicy character

A legendary Kentucky straight bourbon, Wild Turkey 101 is high-proof and full-bodied, delivering a punchy flavor profile balanced by deep charred oak. Aged in number four alligator char barrels, it offers a robust, spicy, and complex experience that is beloved by bartenders and enthusiasts alike.

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86/ 100
Very good
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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Rocks glass
Gifting
Everyday
Classic Cocktails
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Food pairings

Traditional
Glazed pork belly or smoked beef brisket
Vegetarian
Smoky barbecue jackfruit sliders
Cheese
Aged sharp Cheddar
Also good withPork

A cocktail to make with it

Classic 101 Old Fashioned

  • 2 oz Wild Turkey 101
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel for garnish

Muddle simple syrup and bitters in a rocks glass. Add ice and bourbon, stir well until chilled, and garnish with an orange peel.

Serve in a rocks glass

The story behind it

The maker

Wild Turkey was established in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, by the Ripy brothers, and gained its legendary name after a distillery executive shared some warehouse samples during a wild turkey hunting trip in 1940. Under the guidance of legendary Master Distiller Jimmy Russell and his son Eddie Russell, the distillery has maintained traditional methods for decades.

How it is made

Distilled and aged in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, this whiskey employs a traditional high-rye mash bill and is aged in deeply charred American oak casks. The master distillers utilize a lower entry proof to preserve the rich, natural characteristics of the grains during maturation.

From Kentucky, USA

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