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Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 77.5 Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Campari America LLC ~ Wild Turkey Distillery

TASTE: Sweet. Bold. Smooth. AROMA: Vanilla. FINISH: Spice with orange peel.

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Additional Notes

101 proof aged between 6 and 8 years

Details

Proof: 101
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 50.5%
Aged: Blend of 6, 7, and 8-year-old bourbons
Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, and 12% Malted Barley
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84 Highly Rated Bourbon Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon Review: A Bold, Sweet, and Creamy Value

Mark Pringle - Wild Turkey 101 is a wonderfully spicy, sweet, and creamy bourbon. It is a very enjoyable neat drinker that gets better and smoother as your drink it. There are very few bourbon values as good as this.  ...Read More

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Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

  • 90-100 Exceptional
  • 80-89 Very Good
  • 70-79 Average
  • 60-69 Below Average
  • 50-60 Drain Pour
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