What Makes This Bourbon So Great? Wild Turkey 101 (2021)

[@davidwarburton2915]

WT101 is the best combination of quality, affordability, and availability in all of whiskey. May it always be so.

[@MrCoffeekelly]

The bourbon and the rye!

[@ltmoods4182]

It's my favorite. It really is. I started drinking bourbon with black label evan Williams. White label and wt 101 are my favorite. Price.and.taste over others.

[@richardgillette5759]

amen

[@newfie252]

@@ltmoods4182 I have tried many others. There are none I like more than WT101.

[@ltmoods4182]

@@newfie252 i agree

[@kinesjl]

WT101 is the swiss army knife of bourbons, there is literally nothing it can't do. I keep a 1.75 stocked on the home bar at all times.

[@craigbenfield3047]

Me three. I buy it in the 1.75.

[@charleslewis3789]

Me four.

[@benjamineddy1392]

The 1.75 offering makes it even more affordable it comes down to like $18-19per 750

[@garylewandowski8085]

“Swiss army knife of bourbons” is the perfect statement. Well stated

[@kinesjl]

@@garylewandowski8085 Thank you I'm originally an oenophile honestly a late bloomer to bourbon. My bourbon palate is still not the equal of my wine palate but kudos to Fred Minnick, Mash and Drum, and Rarebird101 for patiently showing me the way. #babysteps

[@aaronmowery]

WT101 is truly bourbon for the people. Literally nothing about this bourbon is bad… flavor ✔️ price ✔️ availability ✔️. No matter where you are in your bourbon journey this bottle has something to offer.

[@denisnalbantov3489]

I bought it on praise only, can't wait to taste it on New year's Eve. It normally goes for about 22 EUR in our contry, bought it for 18, was on sale, so if the taste is as good as everyone says, I'll be impressed.

[@thebangkokconnection4080]

Way too sweet, after 1 or 2 drinks you just taste sugar and not the flavor of the whiskey.

[@aaronmowery]

@@thebangkokconnection4080 lol

[@susanwojcickisnicetwin]

I'm trying it for my daily sipper and I find it too sweet as well. Rare breed, on the other hand, makes me tumescent.

[@davidsaul2707]

@@thebangkokconnection4080 Nobody agrees with you Beta!!

[@danwilliams9723]

Shoutout to Jason C. for the quality of content you are providing to us whiskey fans! It's truly top-shelf. Thank you, sir!

[@TheMashandDrum]

Thanks Dan!

[@skeletonmakesgood]

Well said Dan. Ditto on all points. Great channel!

[@scottburkhart6953]

WT 101 is my absolute favorite, go-to, everyday sipper. It never disappoints and really delivers on flavor. If I only had one choice for a bourbon to keep o my bar, WT 101 is the bird! Great review, Jason. Thanks.

[@Kirk-eu6xc]

I’ve tried much more expensive bourbons, bought a few. But WT101 just agrees with me. I find it more palatable, better tasting and just more enjoyable than almost every other bourbon I’ve tried in the under $50 category. Such a great value.

[@petersavinielectrician7721]

Wild Turkey 101 is my go to bourbon. I love the taste profile. That spicy little punch and those citrus notes. Very good stuff!

[@3gotti305]

The new bottle is sexy! I think it will definitely be picked up by people unaware of how good it is. Great job Wild Turkey!

[@robertlee6781]

Oh no, people will look the other way. They need to keep looking for allocated Buffalo Trace products.

[@petarpetrov198]

I just hope people never realize how turkey products have been sitting right under their noses so we can still get quality alcohol at a reasonable price.

[@trentirvin2008]

Just snagged it today for that very reason. 24$ is an insane value

[@erik0073]

The bottle is great!

[@erik0073]

$22 in Northern Indiana today. Quite a deal.

[@notsure2105]

I just got my first 101 have never pulled the trigger before but I’m a huge fan now. I’ve had a couple bottles of rare breed but from now on for the price and goodness? It’s 101. Unbeatable. The new bottle label and design is also great.

[@ChadWinters]

This and Knob Creek 9 are my go to bang for the buck drams

[@vollste]

I was SHOCKED at how good WT101 was when I bought it for the first time this year.

[@funnynotjokin2387]

Likewise

[@KC_reign]

I found this bourbon in college when I was less experienced in the whiskey world. there was something that stuck with this bourbon and its my go-to years later, hits the nail on everything u want in a bourbon.

[@joserosales3688]

Just bought a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 here in Mexico. Costs about 385 pesos which is about $18 per bottle! Not bad at all. Love Wild Turkey, it's so good!

[@david9251]

Great job J.

[@edwardwilcox6606]

Only tried this on your recommendation not too long ago & have been kicking myself for being so slow off the mark in discovering it. Best bourbon for the money bar none & a real breath of fresh air on it`s availability which is very commendable these days. Another great review Jason, cheers!

[@Cjinglaterra]

If I had to pick just one for the rest of my life it’d be this one, and it’s not even close. I’ve drank more Wild Turkey 101 than I have all other spirits of any variety combined.

[@waydegardner7373]

Spent an hour or so at the WT distillery yesterday and got to meet Jimmy Russell. Signed a few bottles for me. Just a super nice guy.

[@sweetsinnndy5201]

WT101 was one of my first bottles. At first, it was too hot for me. Now, 6 months later, I love it, amazing especially for the price.

[@keithjensen3810]

Just picked up a handle for $38.99. Can't beat it. You did a nice job!

[@christopherm.2413]

Just bought another 1.75 of the new bottle design. 101 is so hard to beat in value, flavor, and availability. Cheers Jason!

[@edkutschke814]

I totally agree! Wild Turkey101 is my favorite daily sipper and has been for years now and all the reasons you stated make it a winner. Hopefully they never change the way they're doing business.

[@dalekelly7314]

Couldn't agree more. Love this stuff. Amazing value and its the best bourbon for Thanksgiving as it has a friggin turkey on it!

[@WiseguySTU]

Tried a dusty Wild Turkey 101 for 1981, it was one of the better pours I ever had, I liked it better than the pour of an old bottle ECBP at 132 proof.. that dusty turkey was something special!!

[@drjeopyl]

I finally got around to trying this fantastic bourbon at the advice of this channel and I am SO glad I did. Can not believe the amazing flavor for this price.

[@jackkitchen737]

I just tried this great bourbon for the first time last week. I love it. What do you say now, in May 2023?

[@apaskewic11]

101 is always in my cabinet. I find myself reaching for it more than any other. Great video!

[@DeMan-1032]

Hell yeah!! It will be waiting for you just like a good old friend!! Thanks Jason for highlighting an absolute great bourbon that is an exceptional value. I am a total whiskey snob and I love winning money from other snobs on this one in blind taste bets!! This puts $50.00 bourbons to shame and keeps $70.00 in check for sure...

[@michelemartin4842]

Love the music on the B-roll. Turkey 101 is our go to when we just want to sip on something and relax but also great in a cocktail. Love it!!

[@joshkarl7011]

Glad to see something out there on my go to bourbon. I drink every way you mentioned and it never disappoints.

[@locdasmoke]

WT101 is definitely one of my go to bourbons

[@fasteddie4107]

Good video and info. Thank you. Never tried this one before but just picked up a first bottle and looking forward to a first pour based on your recommendation. Cheers.

[@jonathanbluhm4765]

Love everything WT, and to think I used to snub my nose at them at a point in my life. I would nominate Old Tub as a great affordable whiskey as well.

[@gregorysmith6459]

Your pallet is dead on with this one... love watching your vids while sipping the same bottle. Thanks for all the good times!👍🥃

[@zerodynamic]

Love your channel Jason! When I’m shopping for bourbon, you are one of the few that I check for an honest review before buying.

[@TheMashandDrum]

Appreciate that! Thanks for the support!

[@704Jake]

Best buy in bourbon hands down. I'll be searching for the new label this weekend. Nice review Jason.

[@PapaPeyo2]

Wow, I'm enjoying some 101 Wild Turkey tonight for first time with a Oliva V cigar and I have to tell you that it did opened a different word of flavors for me. It's my second time trying bourbon and I'm surprised with all the flavors appealing... I used to be a beer guy, but I think that It came to a end. Wow...New subscriber, learning a lot with your videos. Thank you so much...

[@digitaldemocracyai-rob]

Scotch and Irish drinker here. Having had plenty of bourbon, this is what hits the mark. Full flavoured, great mouth feel, plenty of punch and surprisingly complex. Always have a bottle to hand....and you should too.

[@abdulkarimjamilu2801]

Hello Good day I have few bottles left in the store ,Dm if you are interested in getting one 🥃🥃

[@jayhorton4462]

I just bought me a bottle and it has been a long time since I had any and I love Russell’s 10 year reserve and Long branch but I did forget how Great tasting wild Turkey 101 is great review thank you

[@citternboy]

16 euros online here in Germany, it's my first time buying a bourbon purposely to drink neat, as a Scottish malt drinker for years, it's really great to find your youtube channel as a great reference as I start a bourbon exploration. Layed back drummer doing the biz cheers

[@cartermayfield]

I have a lot of different comments on this, so I will separate out. But first, awesome review! And what I love about this review is that no matter how many positive reviews, WT101 will always be on the shelf while everybody else loads up on BT, EHT, and whatever Weller product is available until the shelves are empty. This summer, I vacationed in Hawaii, a bourbon wasteland... but I found a bottle of WT101 and killed it. I never felt deprived. When you know, you know.

[@wjoneill86]

101 is one of my go to's and will always be stocked on my bar. Great content Thanks Jason

[@rickmccomb6184]

I had to get up and pour a WT101 for this video. My wife made fun of me but it was well worth it. Love this stuff. It is the bottle I compare my higher $ purchases to. Thanks for the vids. Love ‘em.

[@jackrodosta7971]

I'm hooked on WT 101 and Rear Breed. You can keep those high priced out of reach labels, I've never been a label guy anyways. You may have done this before but you should do some blind tastings kind of a "bottom shelf" or low priced vs "top shelf" or over priced thing.

[@MrCoffeekelly]

I agree. Most of the higher priced bottles I've bought have been extremely disappointing. The only bottle I have no problem spending more than 45 bucks for is Woodford double oaked. Other than that I'm satisfied with with wild turkey products and occasional bottle of Buffalo trace or old Forrester 100. I can find buffalo trace here usually for the same price as wt 101, so I usually always have both on hand.

[@jackrodosta7971]

@@Cosmos_Mariner no I haven't sounds like I'm going to have to pick up a bottle Thanks

[@trishlovesme]

Thanks Jason, I agree. I just picked up ANOTHER bottle yesterday. It's just my reliable go too. 🥃

[@johnriley7098]

Just tried Turkey today!!! Your review was spot on. My new sipper!!

[@jackkitchen737]

I really like your focus on the "on the shelf" aspect of these bourbons. By the way, I am now drinking this one regularly. It's my favorite affordable bourbon. Your videos are well done.

[@bigal0172]

Having a glass neat for the first time and I'm loving it. It's going down smoother than no.7 sour mash JD. But with a longer lasting spice backend for sure. With a swoosh around the mouth, it's pleasant burn lasts much longer than JD. Now I've been drinking JD for obvious reasons and It does not ever disappoint but my local liquor store ran out! Can you believe that? I decided to give the WT 101 a spin after having seen so many reviews and I'm a happy customer. Great review. I subbed.

[@Soulvinum]

It is indeed . Just bought another bottle today. 25 pounds great value for money. Thanks for the video

[@williamparker8318]

You have always beaten the drum for 101. And I agree. It's always on the table at our annual trout fishing trips and enjoyed by all. And last Christmas my wife got a bottle for $14 bucks at the local grocery store with a coupon. LOL.

[@davidowen2834]

Don’t get many bourbon choices where I am in Germany but the 101 and four roses single barrel are readily available and I like both of these, especially for the price. Great review Jason

[@allenrichards9949]

Great juice! Love all the WT products so far. This and the 101 rye are my favorite.

[@harmoncollege]

Jason, you're opening statement was spot-on brother. I've been saying the same thing for a while.

[@aikidragonpiper71]

Evan Williams Bottle in Bond is really good for a low price bourbon.

[@jerrywhitehead679]

The first time I was surprised by 101. We were camping and decided we needed bourbon and cigars. All the small store had was 101 in a plastic bottle. We we loved it!

[@CrimFerret]

I'm fairly new to whiskey in general, especially drinking it neat. Found it on sale so decided to give it a try. Given the proof, this is really non-bitey. It's pretty sweet as well. Much more pleasant to drink that I recall regular Wild Turkey being. As an edit: Tried mixing with this and I really prefer it neat. It's marvelous sipping as a desert drink given it's sweet corn note. Just be careful, because that ABV is darn well hidden.

[@fosferus]

regular wild turkey tastes like cardboard compared to 101. so good its my daily driver.

[@theriawilliams818]

Kinda sweet like southern comfort?

[@BB-sc1jv]

My wife used to fix her mixed drinks for her and the ladies with Crown Royal. I had her mix with the Wild Turkey 101 one day and that was the last time Crown was used. Her and the ladies love the taste and the extra punch from the 101.

[@wattsinaname6975]

Just tried this on the rocks for X-mas and I was pleasantly surprised. Only ever had it mixed before. There's a real nice sweetness that comes through and then dissipates and it's not harsh at all.

[@clearlycaribbeanreb7176]

WT 101 is my go to every day sipper. Loyal, reliable, high octane, etc. It’s the best bang for the buck. 🥃

[@user-ub1gz8lx8c]

The new bottle is a definite improvement. Always my favorite bourbon!

[@ryandet119]

I'm happy to hear your comparison of the two bottles. I just bought an old bottle to keep on my shelf for 15 or 20 years.

[@MrCoffeekelly]

Great, now you've got me wanting to go buy an old bottle of 101 bourbon and the rye just to have. 😂

[@aminotarobot7486]

First year after college some of my best friends and I went on a backpacking trip. We got an upperclassman we knew from Highschool to buy us a handle and he got us a bottle. One of the best trips of my life; easily my favorite liquor with the nostgia.

[@StacheXXL]

Love this review. Tonight I had a pour of 4 Roses Single Barrel, a pour of Russels Reserve SB, and a last pour of WT101 and I have to say, what a great value in a 23$ bourbon in my area. I will be going out to purchase another bottle because I wiped out my WT101. Loved the review. Thanks.

[@jonnyfish76]

Absolutely love it. And I do have all the fancy bottles: EHTBP,GTS,Parkers heritage Double. Old Hirsch, OFC, Pappy etc....This is always on my shelf. As it should be. It ain't the Russell boy's first day.

[@donaldrance]

This and Rare Breed were absolute revelations for bourbon. They are simply fantastic value and absolutely delicious.

[@Erin-bd6jg]

I'm a bourbon novice and just tried this for the first time ever yesterday. I knew from the first sip why this whiskey is so popular and why I haven't heard one bad word about it. At least from my perspective - it definitely hits the most marks at it's price point, and it's not even close. This will probably be my go-to budget bourbon until I find something to top it.

[@williamandrews3648]

You won’t, for the price

[@GhostCob]

Jason, You have helped me so much with my bourbon journey. I can never thank you enough. I agree it’s sweeter. Wild Turkey is definitely my favorite distillery. Thanks again for all you do . Blessings from Gettysburg Pa…

[@robertlee6781]

It’s $17.99 in South Kentucky. Great review, Jason. I love your descriptions of the taste and character of whiskies.A quick follow up… I got to stop by Wild Turkey today. Picked up a new bottle and had it signed by Mr Jimmy Russel. Told him I was a fellow Kentuckian, and had a chance to to just talk about current goings on. Great experience. Looking forward to going back soon. I love 101!

[@jeffbrowne6655]

Great review as always Jason. No BS, just the straight facts and opinions.

[@tscherer7542]

I ❤️WT101. Awesome review, spot-on commentary. Some suggestions for other bottles to consider in the same light: BT EC EW SiB KC9 CS JMagnus MHC (? Perhaps a dark horse) Woodford Reserve OGD 114 Belle Meade Reserve similar… but dont know: Old elk veering off-course/leaving the reservation: Lag 16 Nikka SFTB Glenfarclas 105

[@lx2nv]

You nailed this video for all the reasons this is such a great product. I always have some on my shelf!

[@abdulkarimjamilu2801]

Hello Good day I have few bottles left in the store ,Dm if you are interested in getting one 🥃🥃

[@edpeter9411]

“BS marketing”. Love it. I have a few WT bottles in my collection too.

[@HvyMetalHippy666]

Was searching for a review to watch while I popped the cork on my first bottle of 101 and sir you did not disappoint. This might be my new go-to bourbon nudging out Weller SR with a more complex taste.

[@JrSVT]

I've recently revisited the Wild Turkey 101. New look (awesome bottle), great taste, mild lingering finish (medium)...I could go on and on just to repeat everything you mentioned but I won't. It's hard to believe I used to do shots of this back in the day just for a quick buzz and attention at the bar...Shots! Shots! Shots!

[@johnolmos8670]

My fav Bourbon for cocktails. Makes a great Old Fashioned and a phenomenal Whiskey sour

[@jamesnorwood4084]

Best review you've ever done. I jump with ya on W.T. 101...101%. Excellent juice at a fair price. Every-man's drink & no apologies for that. Doesn't have to be allocated, expensive or hard to find to be good.

[@MrJazzyJay909]

Been drinking bourbon for a long time, wild turkey 101 is the go to, never understood where these guys get their flavors they pick up in whiskeys in general from... tastes like whiskey to me, just a good one

[@abdulkarimjamilu2801]

Hello Good day I have few bottles left in the store ,Dm if you are interested in getting one 🥃🥃

[@downstg]

"It's as solid as they come!" nuf said! Truly - Foundationally great bottle... every time

[@uduran9907]

Wild Turkey is soooo underrated. Those looking for the best, look no further than ANY of the Wild Turkey products. I'm a sucker for that Rare Breed. Cheers!

[@scottm2958]

I guess I cut my “bourbon quest” teeth on WT101. (Yes, I’m a noob) while having Covid has gotten my palate out of wack, I’ve kinda been comparing everything else to it. I’m struggling to pick out specific flavors in any bourbon, but the spiciness is the one thing that stands out for me. Always enjoy your videos Jason!

[@abdulkarimjamilu2801]

Hello Good day ,it is very easy to order dm me if you are interested in getting one

[@graemeyoung5280]

I just have the 101 all the time, always my go to, and welcomed beauty to any and maybe every flight in the last decade!! Love it. This is a classic profile of a classic bourbon, never to be missed!!🥃🥃🥃❤️

[@abdulkarimjamilu2801]

Hello Good day I have few bottles left in the store ,Dm if you are interested in getting one 🥃🥃

[@leeknowlton7303]

Thanks for showing respect for the $25 bottles Jason. Next up the 101 Rye!

[@xPhillMcDx]

Wish I could get it here in Canada

[@sainphony]

Thank you for comparison. I've been drinking WT101 for about 6 years. They changed bottle and cover several times, but liquid is still good. Can't wait to try new incarnation of 101.

[@joshuasteele5108]

Markets only crazy if your chasing what everyone else wants. Still plenty of interesting and delicious bourbons on the shelves.

[@taylorb7191]

At least in my area even knob creek and WT 101 are becoming a little scarce

[@TheGrafton12]

@@taylorb7191 is that the 'Chasers'? Or the general Supply chain issue?

[@jjb9739]

WT 101 has never let me down, regardless of label!!!

[@RobertOrthodox]

My dad used to drink the biggest bottle of this in one night, back in his hay day. I’ve grown to appreciate this bourbon whether I drink it mixed or straight shots. Nothing compares to the quality and price of this.

[@JE-western-rider]

WT101, Wild Breed, OGD 114, Coopers' Craft 100, OF 100 signature, OF 1920, and Elijah Craig Small Batch.

[@xiamengbaby]

I heard Cooper's Craft is the higher priced replacement of Early Times BIB the B-F sold off to Sazerac.

[@BSims-MD410]

WT always does it right, love the new bottle. Sells for $18.99 in my store...thx for the reminder Jason C...Cheers Bro.

[@scottbarnas5060]

Everything you said about the new bottling is exactly what my thoughts were when I tried it. Even the new Russells 10 yr bottling for this year are sweeter as well. Cheers,

[@tscherer7542]

Thats a climate change, silver lining?

[@chriss1757]

I agree on the sweetness. That is the first thing I noted. 101 is at the top of my list right now! Excellent product at an exceptional price!

[@Ghostrider42047]

I hate bitter drinks and I'm a beer guy , I saw reviews of this and decided to jump on it , best decision I made, awesome price and awesome flavor , JD is trash compared to it

[@victorvannatter312]

Great video. Bought my first bottle of bourbon today that I’m drinking now. It’s wild turkey 101. And close it because of this video. This stuff is wonderful. $43 cad is pricey but feels too cheap for this. I’ve paid more for lesser whisky

[@ralphfiligenzi6180]

I just bought a bottle of the 101 at Walmart for $22 and change (plus tax) cant beat that. Cheers.

[@leeoakley9508]

That song hits pretty hard.... I dig it

[@chrisdaubert6259]

Good explanation of why it's a good bourbon! Thanks!

[@TheChancerdog1]

I was at the local grocery yesterday and for a Russels 10 for $29 and a Knob Creek 9 for 26…. 2 age stated right on the shelf totally delicious …. No chasing. Turkey and Knob Creek always there and you can’t really go wrong

[@stuffandwhiskey]

The Captain America reference is spot on. In Turkey we trust. Great video Jason!

[@grumpydano]

Got home about a hour ago with a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 RYE. Already have both the 81 and 101 proof and love them both.

[@CameronLestagez]

Bro i always avoided 101 because it tasted like cough syrup, after this video, i went and got a bottle, by god it reminds me of a high end whiskey, tastes so smooth, sweet, sugary. does not sip like a 101 proof. Thank you man, you just saved me a lot of money

[@jchris3841]

I love me some WT101. Great points at the end and very good review!

[@alixthefunk]

Hey man just wanna say, I bought myself this (in the UK) just after Christmas a few days ago. I googled the best Bourbons and this was on the list so I gave it a try and I'm absolutely loving drinking this whilst watching this video. So much better without ice so don't make my mistake haha. But overall just wanna say your video is awesome, lovely background presentation and content ☺️