Wild Turkey 101 Is The Best Value Bourbon Under $30 (And Here's Why)

In this Wild Turkey 101 bourbon review, we'll take a look at the history and review of this iconic American spirit. We'll discuss the unique flavor profiles and taste test some of the different variants of Wild Turkey 101.
If you're interested in learning more about the history and review of Wild Turkey 101, then this video is for you! Thanks for watching!
Wild Turkey 101 is a classic bourbon that has been a fan favorite for years. Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, this high-proof bourbon is made from a blend of the finest corn, rye, and barley malt. It is aged for at least six years in oak barrels, giving it a rich, amber color and a bold, full-bodied flavor.
00:00 Intro
00:25 Wild Turkey 101 History
04:04 Wild Turkey 101 Review
05:57 Wild Turkey 101 Ranking
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  • @Brewzle
    @Brewzle Жыл бұрын

    Support Us On Patreon! Get Exclusive Content, Barrel Pick Priority, and More! bit.ly/3Q8tmwG

  • @wesleyshepherd9365

    @wesleyshepherd9365

    6 ай бұрын

    This is my first ever comment on a video. I love you man, great reviews, and I love me some kicking chicken.

  • @METALITHrevetments
    @METALITHrevetments4 ай бұрын

    Wild Turkey 101 is my favorite bourbon. I'm 58 and I've been drinking it since high school. It's good enough to drink straight and it makes great cocktails. I'm not a connoisseur though, I'm a consumer.

  • @dannybrown2355
    @dannybrown2355 Жыл бұрын

    Wild Turkey 101 is my favorite everyday bottle, always got one on hand.

  • @UnbrokenFlame

    @UnbrokenFlame

    Жыл бұрын

    When I first started sipping whiskey as a young man, WT 101 and Johnnie Walker Black where the first whiskeys I fell in love with

  • @ArmchairDeity

    @ArmchairDeity

    Жыл бұрын

    The only problem is that lately I’ve been having trouble finding it!! I love me some WT101 on the rocks. I just can’t find it in AZ anymore, even at places like Total Wine and More! 😢

  • @Biteonthis

    @Biteonthis

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@Jared Rypka-Hauer I saw a hell of a lot of them on the shelf of Walgreens. I'm in AZ , so, maybe that helps Cheers

  • @ArmchairDeity

    @ArmchairDeity

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Biteonthis yeah it’s been hit or miss for me… it’s weird, must’ve been looking in just the wrong places! Lol But I did find some recently… thanks!

  • @forestsandman

    @forestsandman

    Жыл бұрын

    Same. This is my house bourbon.

  • @RicosBettaWorld
    @RicosBettaWorld Жыл бұрын

    Wild Turkey 101 is always stocked in my home bar. Heck to be very honest if I were forced to pick only one brand that I could only drink for the rest of my life I’d choose WT 101 😊

  • @connorwilson4799
    @connorwilson4799Ай бұрын

    Love 101, it's definitely one of the best when you cross-analyze cost, availability, and quality. My ultimate best value is KC9 at Costco, 1.75L for $45 and it's one of my favorite go-to pours.

  • @matthewatkinson128
    @matthewatkinson128 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely LOVE your frequency of uploads! I also appreciate the fact you aren’t a pretentious snob, but rather a genuine dude giving his thoughts. Cheers!

  • @Brewzle

    @Brewzle

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @jamesmcknight7953

    @jamesmcknight7953

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Brewzle Have you ever had Ardbeg Bacon flavored Highland Scotch before?

  • @joshuadtedd

    @joshuadtedd

    Жыл бұрын

    I second this. Having only just started sipping whiskey, this dudes approach and thoughts on the drink are really appreciative. No nonsense at all

  • @elangiddings2435
    @elangiddings2435 Жыл бұрын

    Another fantastic review, TJ! I don't usually comment on videos, but as a social studies teacher, I adore the history and lore lessons you at the front of his bourbon reviews! Thanks for the fun info and passion in every video you make.

  • @mastablasta757
    @mastablasta757 Жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting for this one!! Literally searched to see if you had reviewed it yesterday!

  • @SandTiger42
    @SandTiger42 Жыл бұрын

    I have family visiting from Japan in a couple of months, and their first time out of the country. Was having a dilemma on which whiskey to stock, and this nailed it! Thanks.

  • @jackkitchen737
    @jackkitchen7376 ай бұрын

    I always have Wild Turkey 101 stocked and ready to drink. It's my favorite affordable whiskey. Great upload here.

  • @matthewroycroft3936
    @matthewroycroft3936 Жыл бұрын

    Just bought one yesterday after watching one of your other videos. Definitely a good bottle for the price. Thanks for the advice!

  • @Brewzle

    @Brewzle

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope you enjoy it!

  • @blubolt5965
    @blubolt5965 Жыл бұрын

    This is my go to weekend finisher. While I enjoy others I can always rely on WT101 to wrap the weekend up with. Thanks for the review.

  • @ghoum56
    @ghoum56 Жыл бұрын

    Love the uploads, I think 6 mins is a great amount of time for the review!

  • @nottristan6209
    @nottristan6209 Жыл бұрын

    That's funny. I picked up a bottle of this yesterday, then automatically went to your channel to see what you had to say about it. Now this? Love it.

  • @Brewzle

    @Brewzle

    Жыл бұрын

    That is awesome

  • @nottristan6209

    @nottristan6209

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Brewzle No, YOU are awesome :D

  • @Crentist848
    @Crentist8484 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Picked up a bottle on your recommendation and it’s been fantastic!

  • @OldFashionedWays
    @OldFashionedWays Жыл бұрын

    great review. WT101 is such a great bottle for price. I always have some in my home bar. thanks and cheers

  • @TheMastercheif1111
    @TheMastercheif11116 ай бұрын

    Just subscribed love the content!

  • @StayZero556
    @StayZero556 Жыл бұрын

    I’m pretty new to bourbon. I went looking this morning for Buffalo Trace because of your review but couldn’t find any. So I picked up a bottle of 101 instead and here you are, doing a review. Nice!

  • @glenhalstead2301

    @glenhalstead2301

    Жыл бұрын

    If you like the Wild Turkey 101, check out Russel's Reseve 10 Year. Should be able to find it in mid-$30. Same distillers as WT101 but better. IMO it's better than than Buffalo Trace and much easier to find!

  • @billweirdo9657

    @billweirdo9657

    Жыл бұрын

    @@glenhalstead2301 random side note Duke cannon buffalo trace soap smells awesome wife loves it 🍻.

  • @justinfowler2857
    @justinfowler2857 Жыл бұрын

    Following your recommendations and trying Wild Turkey 101 tonight as a whisky sour. So far I like it. Flavors are muted, but palatable.

  • @toddt7557
    @toddt7557 Жыл бұрын

    Wild Turkey 101 is my everyday go to..great channel enjoy your videos

  • @mikem4432
    @mikem4432 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video. Cheers.

  • @michaeloconnell7972
    @michaeloconnell79728 ай бұрын

    WT 101 gets so much love in the bourbon world, but for me, It's OLD FO 100. Thanks TJ, love your content.

  • @luisibarra484
    @luisibarra484 Жыл бұрын

    You’re the man, I love your videos

  • @Brewzle

    @Brewzle

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @robthaw2632
    @robthaw2632 Жыл бұрын

    Another killer review. I’ve been wondering about Bib&Tucker. The bottle looks fancy in the store but cheap enough to afford here and there. I think it’s pretty good but I’d like to see what @Brewzle thinks

  • @davidrajecki
    @davidrajecki Жыл бұрын

    I love the content on bourbon that is actually on the shelf and not ones that you have to drive 200 miles to find and sell a kidney to buy.

  • @rhayes458
    @rhayes458 Жыл бұрын

    WT101 is a great whiskey and incredible value. How about a blind against Old Forester 100, Evan Williams BiB, and Early Times BiB (or any other good value bourbons)?

  • @geraldnemeth7944

    @geraldnemeth7944

    6 ай бұрын

    Old Forester is awesome also 100 proof at a great price, definitely get both

  • @BradTheBalancer
    @BradTheBalancer4 ай бұрын

    I get it for 19.99 at my local Total Wine, that’s a hell of a deal!! I love WT101 neat and as a mixer. It was the first bourbon I had that made me say damn this stuff is good!! I’ll always have a bottle in my cabinet!

  • @scottdepledge4209
    @scottdepledge4209 Жыл бұрын

    GREAT SHOW!

  • @glenhalstead2301
    @glenhalstead2301 Жыл бұрын

    Russel's Reserve 10 Year is $35 at my go to store. Everything you love about Wild Turkey 101 put amped up. Can't go wrong with WT101 but for not much more the Russel's Reserve is even better. I try to always keep a bottle of it around.

  • @cjvx7208

    @cjvx7208

    Жыл бұрын

    I seen one bottle left of Russell's 10 at a liquor store for 31$. And I didn't grab it

  • @davevogelsang6791
    @davevogelsang6791 Жыл бұрын

    Great review. I always keep it on the shelf. $25 per bottle near me.

  • @TURBOMIKEIFY
    @TURBOMIKEIFY10 ай бұрын

    Literally my favorite whiskey as of now! It tastes like cherries or raspberries to me! Unfortunately, I drank nearly an entire bottle a few months ago. The next 3 days after that are a mystery.

  • @sethwilson5921
    @sethwilson5921 Жыл бұрын

    One of my favorites for under $30 for sure!

  • @scottborenstein8291
    @scottborenstein82915 ай бұрын

    It’s as good as most bourbons at twice the price. I’ve tried a lot of different ones but this is the best. Russell’s reserve is great and Jimmy Russell is an unbelievable distiller. I’m not surprised Wild Turkey 101 is so great.

  • @seppuku-

    @seppuku-

    5 ай бұрын

    I agree it’s surprisingly great. While don’t have a home bar, I keep one or two bottles stocked and it’s almost always WT 101. Cheap and reliable.

  • @phildicks4721
    @phildicks47219 ай бұрын

    WT 101 has been my go to bourbon for 30 years. I've tried others, but I keep coming back.

  • @athagerman7
    @athagerman7 Жыл бұрын

    Campari just bought a majority stake in Wilderness Trail as well!

  • @bencarnell2331
    @bencarnell2331 Жыл бұрын

    Just picked up a bottle of this for £24 in my local supermarket. Must say 101proof very smooth and can sip all day I feel 👍

  • @De-us
    @De-us Жыл бұрын

    You should try Jim Beam double oak. It's a pretty rare and hard to come by drink here in Indonesia, so I love to see what you'll say.

  • @gnollman
    @gnollman Жыл бұрын

    This and Four Roses Single Barrel were my everyday bourbons for a long time.

  • @coreytulband6472
    @coreytulband6472 Жыл бұрын

    Love me some 101, always have a handle opened. Benchmark single barrel for sub $30 is solid too..

  • @unclenatedrinkswhisky
    @unclenatedrinkswhisky Жыл бұрын

    Somebody did their homework! Great video buddy!

  • @Brewzle

    @Brewzle

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 👍

  • @jameserdmann2468
    @jameserdmann2468 Жыл бұрын

    WT 101 is so versatile. Neat, on the rocks, or mixed, it holds up.

  • @Ivan_Igor19

    @Ivan_Igor19

    Жыл бұрын

    I drank a whole bottle in a day and Don t know what dimension I'm in

  • @zman7953
    @zman7953 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely best value in Whiskey at 18 bucks In Az. Cheers and Happy New Year

  • @jamesbedus7382
    @jamesbedus7382 Жыл бұрын

    Love WT 101. Evan Williams bottle and bond for the price is a close competition, maybe a better value. Nice work

  • @FragRev

    @FragRev

    Жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more. EW BiB is also very good.

  • @jessewyant2133
    @jessewyant2133 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely want your review of very old Barton

  • @DC632A
    @DC632A Жыл бұрын

    oh - yeah. wholeheartedly agree. Great bottle.

  • @StandbyCymbalist
    @StandbyCymbalist Жыл бұрын

    101 gives me hints of railroad ties, opening an old wooden chest, and a bit of varnish. All in the best of ways!

  • @refugeguy777
    @refugeguy777 Жыл бұрын

    It may not be as available as WT 101, but Early Times Bottled in Bond is under $30 at the only store in over 100 miles around me that carries it, and it's really good! It might be a contender for that spot of best value for money.

  • @crypto-kvothe316
    @crypto-kvothe3163 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Brewzle

    @Brewzle

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @carsoncoronado7839
    @carsoncoronado7839 Жыл бұрын

    Might have to try it now.

  • @Brewzle

    @Brewzle

    Жыл бұрын

    You should!

  • @terrell48
    @terrell48 Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff

  • @farmerskeletor
    @farmerskeletorАй бұрын

    I really like the 101 rye

  • @daviontaylor4865
    @daviontaylor48654 ай бұрын

    This is my favorite bourbon. Ive tried weller SR, EC small batch, four roses single barrell, and blantons. I like this better than all of those.

  • @strouth64
    @strouth643 күн бұрын

    I've been doing a head-to-head with Benchmark Bonded and I definitely prefer the Benchmark. But I admit to being a fan of Buffalo Trace bourbons.

  • @substitutebodhisattva
    @substitutebodhisattva Жыл бұрын

    Long time Wild Turkey 101 drinker. Funny thing is: in a blind test, Wild Turkey is chosen as the best bourbon by everyone I give it to. Especially the Bourbon snobs I have suckered into betting. Straight up is the way to drink it, but for those who like a mixed drink, Sprite and a twist of lemon is all you need. It's not, and has never been, a Bourbon for snobs and pretenders. It's a bourbon for real people to enjoy.

  • @Lincolnzz
    @Lincolnzz Жыл бұрын

    I go between of100 and wt101 as my fav “under $30 found anywhere” bottles

  • @DominicPossoch
    @DominicPossoch Жыл бұрын

    What about Buffalo Trace? 🧐 Thank you for those awesome videos, keep up to good work. Cheers! 🥃

  • @kennethrobertson4461
    @kennethrobertson4461 Жыл бұрын

    Love wild turkey. Rare breed is my favorite though.

  • @kevinW826
    @kevinW82611 ай бұрын

    I bought a bottle of Wild Turkey a few years back and a friend of mine tried it, and called it paint stripper. He is a liquor lover and he will not touch this stuff. Myself on the other hand love it.

  • @tylervanhouden7657
    @tylervanhouden7657 Жыл бұрын

    Do jim beam devils cut. Another very good one. I don't like Jim beam mostly but I love the devils cut.

  • @keiskay
    @keiskay Жыл бұрын

    I started getting into whiskey and recently bought some wt 101 based on another bourbon channels suggestion. I like it but still want to see that brewzle score.

  • @scottdepledge4209
    @scottdepledge4209 Жыл бұрын

    Agree 100 percent.

  • @bigal0172
    @bigal01723 ай бұрын

    Never had it, gotta try it!

  • @bigal0172

    @bigal0172

    3 ай бұрын

    Ok I'm back. I coughed up $42 for the 1 liter bottle tonight and in Westchester NY, it is roughly the same price as JD no.7. Ok this is my review...It smells really good and although I got used to JD, WT101 is just as good if not better. Flavor is smoother than JD and the taste of Oak is slightly prominent than JD and the spiciness on the backend is much longer which I love quite a bit. I grew to love JD and so WT101 may just be one I might wind up buying over JD and I hate saying that because I've been drinking JD steadily for some time now. It's kinda sad that I might have found a new love. You know what, I'll have both and why not? They're both great for the price and unique in their own way and that's not a bad thing. Cheers bourbon gang!

  • @jeffdevries8538
    @jeffdevries85383 ай бұрын

    WT101 is a work horse / the Clydesdale of bourbon! Can’t beat it for the price and availability

  • @MiyagiNariyoshi
    @MiyagiNariyoshi Жыл бұрын

    Our Costco has been selling WT101 in 1.75L bottles for $31!

  • @spudmead4704
    @spudmead4704 Жыл бұрын

    Wild turkey is a good old tub is a good contender for 22 dollars In my area.

  • @patrickweisback5835
    @patrickweisback5835 Жыл бұрын

    While Buffalo Trance here in NJ is now $47!! I’ll take WT101 any day! Best whiskey and best price

  • @seankelly9447
    @seankelly94475 ай бұрын

    Bought this for the first time and the 101 proof just over powers the flavor

  • @ajbucher9440
    @ajbucher9440 Жыл бұрын

    I love WT101. However my current bottle tastes funky for some reason so I have finished it and got a new one for like 6 months

  • @detroyt232323
    @detroyt2323235 ай бұрын

    Just scored 6 bottles at $11 each. My Walmart had the shelf mislabeled. Was supposed to be Rye. Lucky me 😎🎸

  • @UnbrokenFlame
    @UnbrokenFlame Жыл бұрын

    As a popular solid bourbon, I'd love a review of Knob Creek

  • @Jared40

    @Jared40

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree the 9 year is solid and can be found near $30

  • @bradymiddleton5431
    @bradymiddleton5431 Жыл бұрын

    Can we get a review on the TX whisky brand?

  • @samn5362
    @samn53626 ай бұрын

    If you like wild turkey 101 you need to try wild turkey rare breed it is 116 proof. The bottle are not everywhere but if you can find it. It is a really good bottle

  • @XayenBrevard
    @XayenBrevard Жыл бұрын

    Funny thing is Campari Group just bought Wilderness Trail a few months ago lol

  • @BlumpkinTendernipples
    @BlumpkinTendernipples5 ай бұрын

    To me, Old Granddad 100 proof fits the category of a really solid value bourbon as well. And it's even a bit cheaper than the WT101.

  • @joelindsey7889
    @joelindsey78894 ай бұрын

    Evan Williams 100 Proof Bottled in Bond or the Wild Turkey 101 are my choices for cheap Burboun. Evan Williams usually about $5.00 per bottle cheaper in NC.

  • @Jared40
    @Jared40 Жыл бұрын

    😋🥃🦃 sometimes I wonder why only buy this one every few months it's so good and so solid

  • @lionheart9375
    @lionheart9375 Жыл бұрын

    Wild Turkey 101 … 1.75L @ my Sam’s Club 31.98 😎

  • @jacobktan
    @jacobktan Жыл бұрын

    I bought a Glencairn, I was surprised you ship to Canada.

  • @Brewzle

    @Brewzle

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the order! We hope you enjoy them

  • @justinhopland5020
    @justinhopland5020 Жыл бұрын

    Find and review the bourbon from Arby’s. If it scores at the top of the chart then you can use it as an excuse to implement a revised brewzle scoring system!

  • @Frank-uf2vn
    @Frank-uf2vn Жыл бұрын

    All other bourbons are what you try, WT 101 is what you stock up on! 🥃Cheers!

  • @jeremiahjohnsson6480
    @jeremiahjohnsson64804 ай бұрын

    101 neat is a decent pour, but over ice, the flavors really open up. The sweetness and spices last a bit longer and are more enjoyable. Like many here, 101 would be my daily pour.....if I drank it daily 😆

  • @guyfoster7513
    @guyfoster7513 Жыл бұрын

    Fireball and Dr Pepper is amazing please try it. It tastes like Christmas.

  • @Brewzle

    @Brewzle

    Жыл бұрын

    Hmmm, let me put it on the list

  • @guyfoster7513

    @guyfoster7513

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome sauce man

  • @derekd.4156
    @derekd.41564 ай бұрын

    I’ve added honey and water to it to make it into honey whiskey, at about 35% abv. It’s great

  • @FM.......

    @FM.......

    4 ай бұрын

    How much honey do you added? Want to do the same, i love it but wild turkey honey is too sweet for me

  • @barrydunham896
    @barrydunham8963 ай бұрын

    Simply a great whisky. With the limited availbility if bourbon in Ontario Canada the only other bourbon that ive have thats close to WT 101 in value ia Old Grand Dad Bonded and i have to ship that from Alberta

  • @Falconsgang8988
    @Falconsgang8988 Жыл бұрын

    went to a small liqour store the other day lookin for it and i shit you not the bourbon shelves were so so small it was unbelievable... i was able to see and look at every bottle within 2 minutes and immediately left.. went to one closer to home and the bourbon selection was so huge i was struggling to find anything i knew.probably over 300 different bourbons on that huge shelf

  • @douglasmc98
    @douglasmc98 Жыл бұрын

    Only two bottles that I can think of with as good or better value. Evan Williams BiB ($15 in Dallas, TX) or Old Grandad 114 ($23 in Dallas). WT 101 is right there in terms of value

  • @Nadaters

    @Nadaters

    Жыл бұрын

    I tried Evan Williams bib and old granddad bib very early in my tastes and found them a bit much but I need to revisit those. Wild turkey 101 I had for the first time a few months ago and actually really like it to the point I might make it my go to bottle

  • @mrjiggs8
    @mrjiggs8 Жыл бұрын

    I'm constantly amazed with how many times I never have any WT101..... cause I keep drinking dem dang Turkeys........🦃🦃🦃🦃

  • @mrjiggs8

    @mrjiggs8

    Жыл бұрын

    Better Value... Fighting Cock, Early Times BIB, Evan Williams BIB, JW Dant BIB, JTS Brown, Ancient Ancient Age 10*, Elijah Criag Small Batch those are the only ones I can think of that are good and also less than 101.. which is $24 here.

  • @willf.1402
    @willf.1402 Жыл бұрын

    Nice review. Why isn’t Black Steel on the list anymore? 😂

  • @nickolausgreer
    @nickolausgreer11 күн бұрын

    Do you have the list of your ranked bourbons available to view? Ive been searching and can't find it!

  • @bobmacvittie9606
    @bobmacvittie9606 Жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @ConcealedCarrier
    @ConcealedCarrierАй бұрын

    Just had my first shot - DAMN SHE SMOOTH!!

  • @jeremyterwisscha6534
    @jeremyterwisscha6534 Жыл бұрын

    I know your more of a bourbon person, but I've always was curious on your take on Johnny Walker Black scotch

  • @grapesodapopinski571
    @grapesodapopinski571 Жыл бұрын

    Doesn't beat BT at the same price point, but I love 101

  • @nicholasmarenghi7503
    @nicholasmarenghi7503 Жыл бұрын

    Just bought a bottle and had to watch your review before I even take the plastic off

  • @Brewzle

    @Brewzle

    Жыл бұрын

    How'd ya like it?

  • @rosswhite4527
    @rosswhite4527 Жыл бұрын

    I prefer Early Times BIB but hard to find in East Texas

  • @michaeldelgreco8966
    @michaeldelgreco8966 Жыл бұрын

    I love WT101, but the best budget bourbon for me is Early Times bottles in bond.

  • @khrissyboy69
    @khrissyboy69 Жыл бұрын

    Tastes like an orange dreamcicle with cinnamon on top

  • @ZakkOsborne
    @ZakkOsborne Жыл бұрын

    Ah, my go-to. I've drank more bottles of WT101 than any other bourbon.

  • @1125mikem
    @1125mikem Жыл бұрын

    Mr Brewzle, great video, interesting observations... But help a brother understand.. help a novice like myself . WT101 is ranked higher than Blanton's, Eagle Rare, Woodford reserve and Buffalo Trace? How?

  • @bobbalkovec
    @bobbalkovec Жыл бұрын

    Can't go wrong with a bottle of the Bird.