Wild Turkey 101 | The Whiskey Dictionary

[@foodquig]

Wild Turkey 101 always has a place on my bar reserved for it...

[@TheNewSchoolGamer]

It just became my favourite budget bourbon. lol In Canada a 26oz/750ml of this is almost $40, decent liquor up here costs an arm and a leg.

[@jaxson1948]

While I am a Scotch man, having over 40 different scotches currently in my stash, I keep several American Whiskeys in my collection, Wild Turkey 101 is one of them. I love it! Great review!

[@JoshChristiane]

I'm the exact opposite, I have around 60 bourbons, but I just recently started trying/collecting scotch and I've found a few really good ones. With that said, no daily drinking bourbon is better than WT101 in my personal opinion, it's cheap, strong, cuts through a mix well and has tons of depth.

[@jerryvandevort2366]

@@JoshChristiane monkey shoulder with cold water and lime 👌.

[@LeskoBrandon2x]

I love a good Islay Scotch but American whiskeys are my go to.

[@SpyvsSpy-yl9ip]

Wild Turkey's Heavy char, high rye, and higher proof keep me coming back. at $17.99 a bottle it's the undisputed best value for Bourbon whiskey on the market. High proof, great aroma, great flavor. 8/10 easily. Better than most $30-$80 bourbons

[@BossRedRanger]

Wild Turkey 101 is a solid, straight up bourbon. Definitely a staple. It's also useful after a few expensive pours. You can get warm with WT after enjoying more expensive drams for flavor.

[@502Aviation]

One of my favorite everyday bourbons. I can't believe you didn't get fruits on the palate. I just drank WT101 neat just moments before watching this, and got lots of orange and berries on the palate. The citrus reared up again on the finish. Very fruity, sweet bourbon, which was so smooth, you'd never guess it was 101 proof without looking at the label.

[@josiahquincy2744]

Wild Turkey is a true essential.

[@josiahquincy2744]

Thanks & btw, very interesting footnote on the comparatively recent warehouse fire. Don't remember hearing about it before. Russell's Reserve 10 year bourbon, the 81 and the 101 are the only ones available in Pennsylvania. Best regards

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Yea it was crazy reading the descriptions of it.

[@robertporter6641]

For me, Wild Turkey 101 is Bourbon. I enjoy it neat, mixed or on the rocks. One thing I will say is that when enjoyed on the rocks, you will notice more of the corn cob flavor. It's a phenomenal whiskey and for the price, who could argue!

[@patrickstack5185]

With 101 being a hearty, but not overly aggressive pour, I give it about 15-20 minutes to open up, then become it's intended potential. When just a few drops of filtered water are added, I find more than just a bit of cherry and not fully ripened pear, along with mellow toffee and caramel, small hint of maple syrup as well Definitely has a place at my small bar, makes for a very nice bourbon rocks as well.

[@carlprince2866]

I love it over a large block of ice . just gets better as the ice melts

[@ZRXBILL]

I’m really enjoying your reviews. You get to the point without being pretentious like a lot of other reviewers.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+ZRXBILL I appreciate that! We all have stuff to do, and pretentious isn't really in me.

[@ralphstewart4025]

"Pretentious", that's the word I was looking for to describe what Bob's not. I like his genuine and humble style.

[@airtexaco]

My first bourbon and still one of my favorites!

[@jyessiterriaynt1131]

I’m new to bourbon, tried this for the first time tonight had it neet, oh man it’s so good, tastes amazing new fav bourbon so far, tastes like it should cost way more, I’m recently turned 18 aswell, in Australia where the legal drinking age is 18+

[@jyessiterriaynt1131]

generalzod4life I really wanted to try that one but I’ve gone off bourbon, it’s depressing:(

[@jyessiterriaynt1131]

generalzod4life haven’t tried rye before but I definitely will sometime, but I got this issue where if I throw up from a type of alcohol it just tastes bad afterwards and that happened with bourbon, my body would probably treat rye like it’s bourbon, I just gotta give it more time, same thing happened with beer like a year and a half ago and I’m starting to like that again

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

The good news is its very different taste. So MAYBE? I have a friend who won't drink tequilla for that reason

[@bluidog2]

I would try a teaspoon of water and go from there. Also a few med cubes of ice works for me. Great bourbon. I always have it around.

[@aikidragonpiper71]

My favorite bourbon.

[@duaneborder]

Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey 101, Old Forester you cannot go wrong.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Old forester is good and I know a lot of people like it (even my dad) but it's never been my thing

[@jayholiday256]

Your list is good and everyone needs to try those 3. My favorite is the WT101

[@jkvv2006]

Can’t find buffalo anymore....missed out

[@markperez8265]

i like the whiskey very much! I don't know about the flavor notes or any of that stuff but I know what I like. as a side note, I like rebel yell too.

[@diablohavoc3208]

tried this for the first time at 13, when i got a sip from my dad, it burned, but i never forgot the flavor, i now mix it, I take a large yeti, and fill the small bottom with Bourbon, and the top with Diet coke, stir that with a straw and take a sip. tis the best drink out there to me

[@paulmullins4676]

Love your opinions as they are honest. You are my first choice of channels on whiskey to learn about a product.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thank you Paul! I really appreciate it

[@TH3S3R4PH]

Just a side note, i heve never thought that adding 3 drops of water will change the taste that much. Will deffinately try that next time, as WT101 is one of my favourites. Thanx

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

It's nuts how much it can change the flavor

[@SheFlungDung]

The sight of the WT fire must have been amazing. These factoids is one of the cool things I really enjoy about your channel.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+helpicantfindaname1 Thanks! Yea, it must have been horribly beautiful.

[@PurePuritan]

Literally a whiskey river the kentucky river of all rivers

[@MrTw2009]

I love this bourbon. The spice on the end is great.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

You and me both buddy!

[@shanesansone5672]

Ahhh my stand by. I always have wild turkey on hand. I really like the rye!! Give it a try.

[@randyschgmail]

Thanks for including the with/without water notes. Bourbon beginner here, and I saw on a different channel where the guy said you should definitely not add water to "1729" bourbon (and they say the same on the distillery tour). I know it's mostly up to the person drinking, but it's nice to hear your comments when a little water makes a big difference (good or bad). And maybe nothing shocking here, but with a fresh pour I still smell alcohol. If I let it sit for 15 minutes or so, the alcohol seems to burn off, and I can actually smell the caramels and vanillas. Is that normal for a beginner?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Absolutely! I'm glad you were persistent. Eventually you will learn to smell through the alcohol but it sounds like you handled it properly

[@conservativepatriot5824]

I’m from Kentucky originally and I have tried a lot of the less expensive bourbon’s and Wild turkey 101 is my favorite.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I've had dozens of Bourbons. WT101 is still great

[@kennethgrutter9406]

Just got into Wild Turkey, again, after many years. Truly one of my favorites. I honestly think you and I have the same tastes when it comes to whiskey. Enjoy your channel!

[@physics2112]

Hope to see more of these under-$30 bourbon reviews, cheers

[@justinandrew1071]

Personally, I added a Few drops of water which didn't really take away the burn but I've decided to get drunk off this bottle, considering it is stronger than 45 percent and it costed only forty dollars around here. I did appreciate the vanilla/cherry and possible toffee(possibly) on the nose after first sip. It is a beautiful bottle 😅

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Totally. One I've recommended more than a few times. As recently as yesterday

[@justinandrew1071]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I probly could've added a bit more water but then again I'm pushed by my late birthday to get drunk 😅😅

[@jamesguirk6290]

Spot on review this bourbon is growing on me very versatile as mixer or straight.

[@TroubleBrewingStudios]

I used this in a molasses pecan pie for Thanksgiving. As well as for the pre-game shots that Harvey insists upon for our Thanksgiving week videos.

[@elie6769]

Toffee caramel Oak vanilla butterscotch. Corn dust. Really oaky not complex but really delicious. Citrus. Pepper. Butter. grain

[@iancrombie8862]

Great value bourbon and nice rye flavours...50.5 % too...so full flavoured!Yummy stuff!😋😋😋😛

[@Stoogeguy]

Picked up a bottle for 17.99 at Trader Joe’s. Good value I believe. I enjoyed your review!

[@mattbenz99]

The 101 is such a great on the rocks drink. The whiskey is flavourful enough to punch through the ice, yet the ice also smooths out the ABV kick.

[@byronrush5814]

Wild turkey is my bar. Because it's all I need.

[@elie6769]

Toffee caramel Oak vanilla butterscotch. Corn dust. Really oaky not complex but really delicious

[@jshicke]

I've had it, but it is one of the few bourbons that I have to add water (usually in the form of ice).

[@steveh.3370]

An added bonus of this whiskey is that it holds up well to ice.

[@timn6484]

Just picked up a bottle, love it! one of my top 3 already. Definitely going to get more of this.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Nice pickup!

[@torbjornkarlsen]

I have a lot of bottles of scotch and would love to have a bourbon alibi as well, and I think this one would be a good choice. But it is double the price in my country, roughly $59, and at that price it might not be good value so I'm on the fence.

[@DC632A]

Can’t wait for your review of Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel. It’s incredible. As good of not better than Blanton’s.

[@DenysKovaliov]

Very interesting review. :-) Now I want to taste this bourbon, thnx for your advice!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

It's tasty!

[@jastew1971]

Do you have a review for one of the Wild Turkey ryes?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Not yet sadly

[@prestonorrick3498]

Don't forget Rare Breed Rye :) A liter in my area is closer to $40. Rare Breed is $45 and that's what I'd get in that range.

[@adamchraibi5277]

I got introduced to this bottle when I first watched that movie called The punisher in 2014 And I gotta say that I love this WIXIE

[@DC632A]

When will you review Wild Turkey Single Barrel Bourbon? I bought a bottle of the Kentucky Spirit today for $50.00

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Good question. I always like reviewing wild turkey expressions

[@revolvermaster4939]

Haven’t had that since high school in the ‘70’s. What about the Wild Turkey Liqueur, no longer made?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I havent seen it

[@highwayman1224]

I sure wish I could actually taste & smell all of these different notes in whiskey /bourbon. I just decided to get into bourbon with Elijah Craig small batch. I've never actually sipped whiskey /bourbon but I think I'm liking it. Maybe the longer I do it I'll be able to get some of the smells and flavors. I'll try the 101 next because it's only $18 here in Arizona.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

It took me a long time to be able to get as good as I am, and I still keep growing. Keep it up :) The 101 wont have a ton to pick out. If you're up for it, get makers mark and watch my video on it. You may learn something :)

[@Diakonos11]

having a small tumbler of WT 101 neat with some rice and beans with hot sauce. Oh my goodness my drink turned into caramel gooey sweetness. what a cool surprise

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Interesting combo. Hot sauce and bourbon. I'll need to try it

[@Diakonos11]

The Whiskey Dic even at 50 proof it was just gooey sweetness. I think you will be pleasantly surprised 👍

[@themaltedmancave9499]

Nice review...It's not the best but Wild Turkey is still a good bourbon!

[@Whiskeyman6276]

I love 101. Its what I always drink. I have tried the rye 101. Always go back to the bourbon.

[@WhispyWoods.]

I've watched a lot of your videos, but last night was the first time I drank along side you. I had a brand new bottle of WT101 and my glencairn. Great experience!!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thats awesome! Love when people do that

[@bebop2599]

Works well with a bit of Ardbeg 10 in it to smoke it up. Otherwise still a lovely spicy sweet Bourbon neat.

[@TallgrassMeander]

Had to cringe a little when you said "you wouldn't want to take a big gulp of this." Back in college, before I knew anything about whiskey, me and a few roommates split a bottle of this, shot by shot. Was not pleasant drinking, but it made for a fun night. I'll have to try drinking 101 correctly sometime!

[@matthewackerson7861]

For years I have enjoyed Wild Turkey 101 but recently I purchased 2 bottles with the same lot number and had a very off taste. I have been in contact with their costumer service and they indicated that this has been a recent issue and assured me that they would replace my purchase with a replacement. It has been a month and they have yet to make good on their promise. Customer service is key to any product, and will be switching to Maker’s Mark.

[@BloodySawBlade]

I bought the 200ml flask bottle for a party the other day, and it went. People sucked that shit down over the scotch I had also bought for the party. The next party: full-sized bottle of Wild Turkey 101! 😎

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'm curious what scotch you brought. WT101 is a really solid bourbon!

[@BloodySawBlade]

The Whiskey Dic I bought a bottle of Johnny Walker Black Label.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+BloodySawBlade A solid intro. But incan see why the WT was the hit

[@danielbardasu1982]

Thank you for your effort. I try to buy what you recommend

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Daniel Bardasu it's a good one!

[@tronzen9393]

You my friend is the real wild turkey...cheers

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Lol thanks

[@Proman642]

I just finished a bottle and it definitely mixes well. I like it about 50/50 with sweet tea. For me, it really brings out the oak flavor:)

[@thomasherrington5521]

My new fave! Try Blue Note Whiskey, aged near MS River I recently tried it in Memphis and LOVE IT!!!

[@brego129]

This is absolutely one of my favorite bourbons for the price.

[@gynandroidhead]

Agree

[@walterengle9770]

Just finished my WT 101 last week. I agree! I enjoyed it. I'm now working on Laphroaig. Happy Thanksgiving! Cheers Walt

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Walter Engle Thanks Walt! Happy thanksgiving to you too

[@steveh.3370]

My favorite whiskies. WT101 and any Laphroaig.

[@marklovejoy9500]

Happy Thanksgiving Bob, hope you and your family have an incredible day. Cheers.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Mark Lovejoy Bob?! And I thought you knew me! (It's Bill). Have a happy Thanksgiving

[@marklovejoy9500]

The Whiskey Dic that’s what I put in but I have a new phone and it’s still getting accustomed to my words it must of autocorrect to Bob instead of Bill I’m so sorry. I upgraded to the new iPhone

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Mark Lovejoy no problem MERK

[@marklovejoy9500]

The Whiskey Dic touché lol

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Mark Lovejoy :)

[@acelee632]

I have the 8-year (yay, Japan!) but i get a distinct cherry note, esp towards the finish. Do you get that?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+acelee632 I did not, but it's a common taste in bourbons so its not surprising

[@garytankokhon7840]

is there any differences in taste between 81 and 101 besides the alcohol content?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I actually haven't had the 81 yet, but alcohol content tends to change flavor

[@jayholiday256]

Very versatile, but I prefer it on the rocks. Tastes great and reasonably priced.

[@DonnerPassWhisky]

Google the Heaven Hill fire in the 1990s some interesting news footage of that one burning. Very impressive.

[@AlexisShahriarAssadi]

Enjoying some right now!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Nice! I'm a little jealous. I'm editing a video and drinking water

[@davenagel4409]

best Bourbon on the market

[@el_rey_gris9321]

101 is my personal favorite

[@uncleken7875]

Very surprising how good Wild Turkey 101 is to sip, great tasting. Worthy

[@PapaWheelie1]

Really 3 drops of water changes the flavor? Not doubting, gonna have to try it

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

For real. Seems crazy but it makes a difference. Especially in higher abv

[@PapaWheelie1]

I was expecting several tablespoons of h2o to bring it to 80 proof- thanks for the education 👍

[@PapaWheelie1]

The Whiskey Dic - Bought a bottle today and did the test before rewatching the video. Very surprised to have also noticed more of the caramel and less harshness with 3 drops of water. I might have to have the girlfriend switch the glasses around for a “blind” test later. Thanks!

[@louiejones4092]

old memories of I hate myself lol

[@KindZombie]

Crazy I pulled this video up the day before thanksgiving years later.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'm glad you found it :)

[@frankd.506]

Russell's Reserves named after Jimmy and Eddie the master distillers, 101 ,Kentucky Spirit and Rare Breed all very good.

[@tripfever4356]

Wild Turkey 101 was the first liquor I ever bought

[@stayunknown997]

I like your videos soo much ..Which is your favorite whiskey under $50 ?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks! Thats a really tough question as my mood at the time comes into play. I've done a few videos recently that may give you ideas. Check out the Playlist "getting to know your whiskey" and let me know if you still have questions. To give you an answer though... if i had to pick one right now, it would probably be ... Ardbeg 10.

[@stayunknown997]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary i am looking for something with very low or no burn and little towards the sweet side..

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Glenmorangie!

[@stayunknown997]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary thanks

[@trevorward1762]

My favorite always has been

[@Scotsmaninspain]

Does this sell in Europe?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'm not sure but I would guess so. It's been around a long time

[@johnriley7098]

Love this review!!

[@mybourbonjourney]

Clearly I need to step up my prop game in my reviews. In all seriousness another really nice review.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+MY BOURBON JOURNEY That Turkey hat was a big hit at Thanksgiving too

[@BackLooking]

I have tried to add a few drops of water to several bourbons and it never worked for me. After adding water it always smells and tastes much more alcoholic and the aroma and taste are lost. I haven´t tried Turkey yet though.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Bizarre. It should definitely be the opposite. What type of bourbon have you tired this with?

[@BackLooking]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Four Roses (yellow label and small batch), Jim Beam, Maker´s Mark and Buffalo Trace. I just tried it because I always hear people say that it opens the smells and flavours up so I always try to do that to see the difference. And it always ruins it for me. And I´m a beginner so I love the idea to lower the proof a little. But it actually hurts me more with added water than without.

[@lvjoe6164]

Wild Turkey 101, drank it neat.. not bad but didn't make me excited. Added some water to see if more flavor.., nothing really. Added cola. Tastes good, but Monkey Shoulder opened more flavor. 30$ 750mL Monkey Shoulder > 30$ 1.75L Wild Turkey 101 ..... still haven't forgotten about Glenmorangie Signet just want to try more and more whiskeys before

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I’m surprised you find flavor in monkey shoulder where you think WT 101 is more mild. I remember monkey shoulder specifically because it’s mild and easy

[@MrEricturney]

The family story is a pretty good one. Watched a video on them recently with Matthew McConaugney

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Yea that's for the Longbranch he made

[@wheresmycheese8511]

Eddie Russell said if he could only make one whiskey it would be 101

[@ronaldtheriot]

It's a very nice bourbon, in my booklet.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Ronald Theriot we agree on that!

[@leehaines4638]

really nice vids

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks Lee!

[@ralphstewart4025]

Wow, I'm getting a headache just looking at the bottle...this was our favorite in high school....lol

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Ralph Stewart Ralph, It seems your becoming a Whiskey Dic super fan! Check out Patreon, you may like some of the rewards there

[@ralphstewart4025]

Looks like I'm "binge watching", less headache than binge drinking...lol

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Ralph Stewart I appreciate you watching so many and hope you hop in for a live stream!

[@ralphstewart4025]

Internet is so slow here in the Philippines, lots of buffering before I can watch your presentations.

[@robinyourhood189]

Don't underestimate this bourbon, enjoy it don't trash yourself on it otherwise you'll find out haha. Beautiful bourbon it is.

[@brianpage6932]

101 is a great bourbon, Rare Breed is excellent too

[@SpyvsSpy-yl9ip]

Rare breed is great, but i can't drink it straight. I;ve got to add ice or a drop of water. When I drink it straight, I wake up with a sore throat and the skin in my mouth sheds LOL Same with Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof at 68% ABV!

[@jackdolah2031]

MCCONAUGHEY ❤️

[@Sector001ked]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving! Please do a review on the 81 ABV WT. The 81 proof WT is a versatile bourbon.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+Sector 001 I'll likely find that one soon. But it's tough having so many to go through!

[@mhz9003]

Definitely easier to drink with a drop or two of water.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Without a doubt

[@josiahquincy2744]

great and priced right'

[@gamingexpress2549]

Yes!!! My favorite

[@FishTheJim]

Have you ever taken the spirit out of an (almost) empty bottle of whiskey?

[@janfromm5964]

Russels is a Jim Beam product though.

[@johnathanpartridge6818]

Jan Fromm nope

[@rayborrego7550]

Man I taste Honey Peanut Butter! Great stuff!

[@killer44spl]

I love to drink but every time i " nose" an alcohol it just smells like alcohol i never smell candy or caramel lol

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Water it down a bit and practice!

[@legoheadd]

Great review 👍

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

+lego Thanks!

[@joekasiak921]

One of my faves!

[@ultradude5410]

Uncommon opinion here: I actually really dislike WT101. The proof isn’t what rubbed me the wrong way, rather there was some prominent note in there that I disliked that I couldn’t put my finger on. Watching this, it might have been the toasted oak, but whatever it was I wasn’t a fan.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Have you tried the woodford reserve double oak? Did you enjoy it?