The BEST and WORST, our Wild Turkey Tier list!

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[@jerrycanjesse]

I’m trying to understand what the nutty profile tastes and smells like. Do you have a recommendation for learning?

[@imdartson3679]

Russell's 10 yr is A tier. At 90 proof it murders its competition.

[@scarcheer7211]

I agree. For under $40.00. It’s is about as good as it gets!

[@Beatwalker]

Have to agree, not everyone is into high proofs. Stuff is nice and smooth.

[@davew6637]

I was surprised by how good it is!

[@BradHackett]

We need to see an all S tier showdown between all these distilleries

[@MrHunterbuchanan]

Dude, putting Russell's Reserve Single Barrel at D is one of the most jaw-droppingly confusing things for me personally. Everyone has their preferences, but if I see Rare Breed and RRSB next to each other, even if it's not a pick, it's a really tough decision for me.

[@Funky_Frankie_1]

Oh my God, I couldn't agree more - D?? It's such a great bottle. And so much better than 101... I can't.

[@givannimikel4586]

On the dissent bandwagon here...RRSB is the bomb. Come on BJ's...really!?

[@brandon_sprague]

I think it's well know both of thm Dan especially are not the biggest wild turkey profile fans. Russell's red label SIB (non picks) are some of the intensely on profile wild turkey bottles released. Would make sense they gravitate to other options.

[@BourbonJunkies]

The normal red labels we've had have all been super nutty. The picks have almost all been great!

[@jefflicciardello1583]

Totally agree with your comments. I would have thought Long Branch would have been the only D or lower on the list

[@josephdanko7451]

Before watching, my wallet says 101 is S tier.

[@jessethomas5473]

Great bourbon, at a cheap price. It's become my go-to.

[@gradohector3]

​@Jesse Thomas price shouldn't be considered in a list like this, just let the whiskey do the talking

[@osamashatat]

101 is S tier. Rare breed is god tier

[@derekd.4156]

I’ve mixed it with some honey dissolved into to water to make my own honey bourbon, probably drops to 35-40% abv

[@shawnmccarthy1169]

These are my favorite episodes. So much information in such compact episodes. This one was like organized chaos and made me laugh constantly. Keep up the great work boys.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yea I wish we did less bottles, little longer than we expected it to be.

[@mikevorsino1643]

10 Year Russell's an E!!! That hurt my heart. Love me some 10 year. Love the show guys! Dead on about 101 and thinking "do you live in a trailer park"?....Everyone I know has the "WT 101 shivers" coupled with a thousand yard stare as they recall a particularly unfortunate night in college where to much was imbibed. That having been said, all the bourbon channels I watch love it....I really need to give it another try.

[@GregD87]

Me too, I would put Russell’s 10 on the underrated list. Although Minnick recently put it #1 in his budget blind

[@BourbonJunkies]

I'd rather just have 101 than the 10 and the single barrel

[@frankmingo1693]

I love Russell’s 10.

[@MrRossman2]

I half agree about Russell's 10. I think 101 and Rare Breed are much better buys, but an "E" is pretty extreme. For me, I would say "C". I bought it once and thought it was good, but wouldn't buy it again as long as there's 101 or Rare Breed on the shelf. Even then I probably still wouldn't buy it against some other brands at that price. Again, flavor wise there's nothing wrong with it, but the relative value isn't there.

[@Jared40]

I like RR 10 year good for 90 proof but I seem to when I have a bottle and drink it and when it gets to 1/4 full it becomes overly oaky😐🥃almost to the point of undrinkable

[@TheNewRevolution]

Russell's Reserve 10yo is hard to beat for $35 where I live(in Kentucky, right in the middle of all great Bourbon).

[@johncannon3593]

Meh. I'd rather pay $10 more for RB or $10 less for 101. But some may say my sanity is in question.

[@tormenter3080]

Russell's Reserve 10y is one of my go to cigar paring bourbon for around $35 here in Kentucky.

[@TheNewRevolution]

@@tormenter3080 Amen. I think it's fantastic.

[@TheNewRevolution]

@@johncannon3593 I thought the same thing until I got 2 bottles as a anniversary gift from a relative. I actually tried it next to Rare Breed and 101. Rare Breed isn't so much better that I can't enjoy RR. There are days when I reach RR and leave Rare Breed on my shelf. These 2 guys may say it's horrible. I don't know what they're smoking. I think it's great. There's I no doubt I let these KZbinrs effect what I buy, but I don't let them influence what I taste. I agree with them about a lot of things, but I disagree with this. I love Wild Turkey products. When I'm drinking Wild Turkey, it's as if I'm drinking what whiskey is supposed to taste like. The very definition of Bourbon itself. Their flavor profile is one I really like.

[@nickflohr811]

You guys completely nailed this list! 101 is the best budget, Single Barrel store picks are insane and Rare Breed is one of my favorites!

[@the_snicklefritz]

It really is crazy how awesome and available Rare Breed has been over the years. Mount Rushmore of Best Value for Whiskey Nerds

[@BourbonJunkies]

Without a doubt

[@brandonwilliams462]

I just got my first bottle (I live in Canada so bourbon availability is bullshit) and it’s jumped to the top of my favourites list. Big fan of 101 so I guess it makes sense.

[@mikefranklin3874]

Rare Breed is one of my favorite whiskeys. It's finally back on the shelves here.

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[@matthewmeyersr7123]

Best topic ever .. Turkey! Welcome back Dan. Glad to see you up

[@ericcrites5827]

Great episode! I hadn't had Wild Turkey 101 since I was in high school. Of course I didn't have a bourbon pallet then so I really didn't care for it. I have been an avid bourdon drinker for over 15 years and never drank Wild Turkey 101 until I started watching your show last year. It truly is a great bourbon and I am thankful to both of you to setting me straight. Wild Turkey 101 has become one of my go to daily bourbons.

[@BourbonJunkies]

WT 101 is one of the most infamous whiskey's on planet earth for so many different reasons it's insane lol

[@Redevil667]

"What do you live in a trailer park?" While sipping a white claw

[@nauvoogamefarm8835]

Completely nailed the Kentucky Spirit description! And the Rare Breed, it’s top 2 for me in find anytime and great value choices.

[@BobSmith-zx4jy]

So glad you reviewed my favorite Wild Turkey 101! ❤

[@jamesgarcia1045]

The 101 Rye is pretty darn good. But the Bourbon is Superior. Rare Breed is my favorite overall. Thanks guys.

[@BourbonJunkies]

The 101 bourbon is just such a staple at this point it's crazy

[@tylerpage863]

Great vid

[@LtSmash126]

The single barrel Russels in an Old Fashioned is superb. The single barrel rye is one of my faves. Especially at the price.

[@chrisfeld7505]

I have impressed so many friends by bringing a bottle of Rare Breed over!! Everyone is blown away.

[@rebellaxbro]

Thank you both the the cookie sighting!

[@gblowe62]

The only Russell's I've had, reserve 10 year and I loved it.

[@retrolee]

Great video-SUBBED! So lb. for lb., what other distillery can top the Russell's /WT line up for overall great bourbons with this level of availability?

[@BourbonJunkies]

For us it'd be old Forester honestly! Cheers and thanks for subbing!

[@JimbOh64]

Nice watch Sean, I've got the same one and I love it!

[@scottthompson189]

Great video

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Russells 10> eagle rare Russells at d with longbranch at b is a crime

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

Nonsensical in fact.

[@OzoneTV1]

You must of never tried them side by side. Eagle rare blows russels 10 out of the water

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@OzoneTV1 ive had them next to each other. I picked russells. As have multiple youtube channels. This just comes down to your preferences. Im a big turkey fan and buffalo trace arent top 5 distilleries for me.

[@connercalhoun8093]

great thoughts on the bottles but I love the flavor profiles of the Russels. Both amazing values

[@deserabailey8500]

Drinking my wild turkey 101 right now!!! lol

[@dojan]

I just started drinking neat. Last few years I always had ice. I can not believe what I was missing when I had 101. In the past I only had it on hand for friends who wanted to mix their whiskey with coke.

[@jmplese]

I love the 101, but agreed, the barrel proof bourbon and rye will always have a spot on my shelf.

[@GhostCob]

101 definitely an A 10 year is an A for me as well. Everyone is different and that’s the great thing about it. Thanks guys., Blessings from Gettysburg Pa…

[@NorthWestBourbon]

Great video guys, WT is the standard 👏 🥃

[@xiamengbaby]

I've had a couple of Russell's standard single barrels and I thought they were quite tasty. One of my favorite bourbons. I also enjoy the Russell's 10 year. I wish it were 101 proof, but it's one of the better 90 proofers in my opinion. I was getting it for $30 until recently, though still can find it for $35. I like to blend it with Rare Breed. Good stuff!

[@rebellaxbro]

I found some for 20 and scooped as much as I could! I’m going to have to try the blend you mentioned!

[@xiamengbaby]

@@rebellaxbro I'm in the Chicago area. Illinois prices tend to be high. I see stores in Wisconsin with a lot better prices.

[@rebellaxbro]

@@xiamengbaby funny you mention, I found this deal at a woodman’s in the Milwaukee area lol

[@xiamengbaby]

@@rebellaxbro yeah see, it figures. 😄. There's also some Woodmans in Illinois but I'm sure they're subject to the pricing of Illinois liquor distributors plus all our IL liquor taxes so it won't be the same deal despite being the same grocery store chain.

[@Materman76]

"...be nice, cause usually you're not..." 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@lexwaldez]

Interesting! I have an old RR Single Barrel and I love it! It's all caramel, toffee, and cherry. Did I just get a weird bottle? I get like zero nutty. Just enough oak. Maybe it's just me... maybe I'm the weirdness?

[@terrencemcdermott5840]

I just finished a bottle that was how you described, absolutely delicious! Worried the next won’t be as good. Looking for a pick though! Cheers!

[@tormenter3080]

Great video love most of Wild Turkey bourbon's and rye's. Rare breed is hard to beat for the price it's right up there with 1910 and 1920 for me.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Honestly Sean probably already preferred Rare breed to 1920 but I've switched teams and I think I prefer rare breed now too

[@terrencemcdermott5840]

“Be nice… cause you usually aren’t” Haha!!! Fair enough.

[@mrjiggs8]

Wild Turkey and Old Forester are two brands that I really enjoy almost all of their offerings, and find them to be very good values for each price range. Great Video, i've never had the low proof that i'm aware of... will have to try it now. Cheers, you two are the best... Even Sean...

[@andrewt248]

Never had a non-pick Russel's SiB. All the one's I've had have been Private Barrel picks and they are/were S-tier for me.

[@downhome.bourbon]

Not sure why I haven't tried Rare Breed yet! That will be my next bottle. Thank you for the tier list!

[@JoshuaSmith0]

entertaining stuff! i for one love Russels Red or White label... but there isnt really a Turkey product i dislike. the consistency is key!

[@jcookvo]

I’m so excited that your poop emoji/dunce cap cutaway mentioned my name that I don’t mind that we disagree about red label

[@derekdejean5665]

I consider myself a big Wild Turkey fan. I'd agree with most of this. I'd bump the single barrel Russell's one grade but I might be grading on nostalgia. Haven't seen one in forever. I know it's not fair to grade dusty's, but Turkey dusty's are amazing. I'm nursing my second bottle of split label. I also have a cheesy gold foil that I'll pop open soon.

[@TC-bj8pu]

New sub as of today. Enjoyed your video. Rare Breed rules!

[@robertshay9235]

Your comments on WT101 are so accurate. Before I got into whiskey I always thought of it as like a trailer park/biker whiskey and wanted nothing to do with it UNTIL I tried it felt like a complete idiot!! I will always have a WT101 at my house!

[@stevehorsley4205]

I actually would have never touched WT101 until I went on the tasting tour at WT. OMG, it was a revelation. 101 and Rare Breed were on the tasting list and I was blown away. 2 of the best bourbons under $50!!!

[@lilannalucey]

What, no WB Saffell?! That was actually an unexpected tiering. You definitely rank those differently than I think most people. You're logic is sound, and no one can argue taste preferences. I wonder how many people blindly hype up a couple of those bottles because it's the popular thing to do right now.

[@mikecofojohn168]

The kicking chicken will always have a special place in me heart. WT101 is an American Institution. Great video, boys.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Well put!

[@greircrabtree6940]

WT is my favorite distillery. Love Rare breed and RR. WT 101 is a fantastic daily drinker. The 10 year is the only one I'm not a big fan of. To each their own. Great video

[@christaylor4086]

RR10 year is an A all day, i get it for 28 bucks.. i like the flavor better than WT101, it just lacks the proof to beat it out

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yeah apparently we are the oddball out in MI because it's 40-45 here and we just like others for much less. Rare breed is within $5 here of Russell's 10.

[@matthewryannorris]

So sad and surprised about the RR SiB rating. I love it. I suppose that means supply should be ok for a while. 😂 would love to find a pick to see the difference you guys talk about

[@javieracosta3439]

After getting 'into' whiskey Russell's 10 was my 1st WT bottle purchase. Nearly turned me off completely (but the last 3 oz. were fantastic somehow) So I went and got a Rare Breed a while after. GAME CHANGER!! 😍

[@joeosullivan52]

Pick tier list: could be your picks/ pick experience, could just be picks you have (generalized to distillery/ offering)

[@irishmickeybambrick7222]

People knock the Longbranch a lot, maybe because the celebrity convection, but I absolutely love it!

[@bigguess87]

I love your shelving. What brand is it?

[@BourbonJunkies]

It's black iron pipe and 2x6's, we made them

[@gblowe62]

Just bought a Rare Breed Barrel Proof. 116Proof. Besides Russell's reserve 10 year, this is the only WT I've had.... I agree that this is one of the best I've ever had.

[@rangerryan9493]

I'm in the same boat and second this

[@matthorn3302]

Good stuff.

[@megadawg342]

Local super market chain has 30% off ALL liquor. WT 101, Larceny, Elijah Craig, Buffalo Trace,.. etc,.. all below $18/btl. Even JD Single Barrel was below $30. I stocked up.

[@Ludwig1970]

Wild Turkey 101, Rare Breed and Longbranch will always have spots on my bourbon shelf.

[@jamesnorwood4084]

Love that Russell's 13 @ $600-$700 hundred dollars per 750 ml and even then ... can't find it. What's that come to per shot? Strictly for oil barons out in Texas. And yeah, it will definitely be poured from a crystal decanter etched with long horns, inside the silhouette of the great state of Texas. yee-high! Giddy up horsey.

[@mojo88bassandbourbon72]

I paid 70 for my 3

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

As a WT fanboy I concur with your list. Good job guys.

[@dyakr4368]

I’d walk past allocated bourbons for non store pick Russels Single Barrel. The last one I had was apple/candy apple on the nose and marshmallow on the palate.

[@beaudwayful]

I really wish I liked the Turkey flavor profile more because they are really well made bourbons for the price.

[@scottypotty3]

Love your videos! I'd love to see these videos in an order format instead of a grade.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I mean in reality you could order them from top to bottom of the tier list. Often if we aren't sure where it goes we order them in the certain letter tier.

[@ncyankee101]

I have a question about the RR SiB - one of my bottles is labeled "Private selection" - but does not have any identifying store name. It Says "Picked by : Master distiller's Pick" I am not 100% sure where I got it, probably here in NC (which is state controlled). I also have a Craig Private Barrel I got in NC. Nowhere on the label does it mention NC. I guess my confusion is - what is the difference between this and a regular single barrel, which I assume is also picked by the master distiller? I would guess most stores that do "store picks" have a rep that travels to the distillery and tastes several barrels, picking one.

[@whiskeybonded]

It was hard to watch you rank Russell's 10 so low. 😔 Sure, it's not mind blowing, but it's under $40!! Love your content guys! Keep it up

[@Mavryck_Tha_Myghty]

That was jaw-dropping for me. Russell’s belongs in A-Tier minimum (for me). Cheers 🦉🥃

[@ahoneyman]

It has that dry roasted peanut/peanut brittle taste. If I want that I'll just go buy Evan Williams BIB at half the price.

[@michaelhoffer9172]

I get Rare Breed under $40 in my area. It is fantastic. WT 101 is about $21-22.

[@kenmersereau8404]

Where can I buy that "Whis-key" / Wu Tang tee shirt at the 6:50 mark? Love it.

[@fturla___156]

Wild Turkey 81 is often priced below 15 bucks and sometimes it drops below 12 when on sale, while the regular retail price is in the 20 to 25 dollar range. WT 81 is more difficult to find than Wild Turkey 101. I agree in Rare Breed, it's a good bottle.

[@dennisweedman4374]

Rare Breed has traditionally been in the low $40 range for the past five plus years in my area. In the past two weeks it has jumped to the $55-$60 range. I don’t know if this is because of the glass shortage or because of all the love it has recently attracted.

[@jeradlocktish550]

Besides ryes, I think the only one's missing are the baron editions (saffel, bond and lillard and ripy). I am a 101 fan through and through and so happy it was placed so high. Only had one pour of the RR13 and I must have had one of those bad bottles because I did not understand the hype when I had it. Sounds like it is definitely worth another try. Great Vid!!!

[@BourbonJunkies]

We had a good bottle, Picks are just that damn good

[@thomascrompton7775]

Wow wow wow. I must really like nutty because the russels are some of my favorite.

[@thebigdubnetwork]

Yooooo....I had a conversation with new coworkers about my bourbon journey and I mentioned wild turkey 101 being one of my favorites.....they laughed and called me a drunk for drinking that shit lol.

[@tobyhayes611]

Wild Turkey 101 is hard to beat at any price point. I also think Russell's Reserve small batch and Rare Breed are excellent bourbons at good price points. I'm not a fan of the smoky mesquite in Longbranch. Kentucky Spirit is so so for me as well. Keep up the great reviews.

[@mikeferris6928]

Where would you guys put the WT Father and Son 13yr? If you've tried it?

[@subjidealist]

You should do a state by state whiskey series ranking the local state products. Maybe not All states, but for sure the bigger ones like CA, TX, TN, etc.

[@sightlinestrategies]

101 and Rare Breed continue to be my favorites and consistently stack up well against much more expensive bottles.

[@Ludwig1970]

FACTS!

[@joeyyoshizumi]

Types of turkeys Dan hates: Wild ones that attack him Type of turkey’s Dan loves: Turkey Subs Thanksgiving Turkey Any type of food with turkey in it

[@BourbonJunkies]

This comment is it

[@ccjacks3]

Was watching to make sure Russell’s Reserve 13 made S tier. Wasn’t disappointed.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I'm happy we could help!

[@ejbsee6081]

I 🥂 your list, well done gents

[@BourbonJunkies]

Why ty sir

[@tylerlewis3122]

I’m new to bourbon, bout a year or so. I picked up a longbranch for $27. My first wild turkey product so I’m exited to try it.

[@Ludwig1970]

It’s awesome as a nice 86 proof daily sipper and I have a soft spot for charcoal refined bourbons! Enjoy!

[@nicholasevans5665]

I'm so glad you guys put Russell's 10 so low. I hated it upon my first sip. So many people hype it up to be the best Bourbon for the money. I've put it in double blinds several times and each time it ranks at or near the bottom, even compared to cheaper and younger whiskeys. The initial taste of Russell's 10 is decent, but it dissapears almost immediately and leaves me with extremely bitter oak tannins that completely take over and ruin it. 101 will always be better than Russell's 10 to my palate.

[@scctx]

You nailed it. Totally agree that Rare Breed is the bomb.

[@apolloguitars]

Gettin' slurry. Love when that happens. Great topic. Love the Turkey! Cheers, boys!

[@BourbonJunkies]

I believe this was the first or second video we shot so we were pretty damn sober for it.

[@Bourbonsouth47]

Cookie was going for Founders :) smart cat

[@NotSoSilentE]

I'm probably not the first person to say, but the 81 proof is actually not the original Wild Turkey expression. 101 was first in the 40s, they launched an 80 proof in the 70s, and the 81 came out in 2011 as its replacement.

[@chadvargo1435]

Would like to see where you put the Ryes. WT101 Rye, Rare Breed Rye, and Russell's Rye

[@filthyripdinger1192]

Agree with the rare breed! Picked one up for $43 CAD😍 what a good whiskey for that price!

[@huntermcdougal5013]

I put 81 in D or F just for being so watered down, Longbranch C or D, RR Single Barrel A or B tier. Rarebreed A, Kentucky Spirit S, 101 A, Masters One B.

[@DarkHorseDanny]

Would you guys say try Wild Turkey 101 to see if I like it first or not? Or jump straight in with the Wild Turkey: Rare Breed?

[@jbuck8338]

Russells single barrel kicks ass. So good.

[@johnrhodes3406]

I felt that way about 101 until i tried it. Its amazing

[@BourbonJunkies]

It's an oddly normal experience I feel like

[@schmitty855]

I can score Russell 10yr for $21 here in WI. Well worth it and prefer this over 101

[@BourbonJunkies]

That's wild, it retails between 40 and 45 in MI.

[@davidwarburton2915]

$21 for Russell’s Reserve? It’s $38.00 in controlled Pennsylvania. How much is WT 101 in WI?

[@silver924]

Whats interestin to me, that almost every bourbon is 30-50%(sometimes more) more expensive in europe, than in the US and half of the time its not available. But Buffalo Trace and Wild turkey are the exceptions. You can get them at msrp and they are pretty easy to get. Rare Breed is $35 here, Eagle Rare is in every whisky store.

[@pickleeater3102]

I've found Rare Breed for $38 at random stores. Best whiskey value in the universe.

[@mattthedecker]

Rare breed is AMAZING and not slept on down here in Houston. In fact, and unfortunately, it is not as easily found as it was a couple months ago. Hopefully that's just the glass shortage Dan and Sean discussed...hopefully Bonus: Just over 40$ in H-town

[@BourbonJunkies]

It's absolutely insane what distilleries can sell that old of whiskey for

[@scenicdrive725]

I like bourbon, I like cats... Internet bonus points for oddly mixed content algorithms.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I mean whiskey people are into things that aren't whiskey too lol

[@jljonesar]

Anyone tried RRSiB Rye? I picked up a bottle recently and it’s really nice!

[@WanderingWeekends]

I just can't get into the 101... not bad but even at $25 I generally skip it. I do need to snag a Rare Breed. Plenty around here right now. (GA)

[@jamesholt3451]

I think the price is the only thing wrong with Kentucky Spirit I love it thought I was getting more cause the price was higher guess not but still love it