My go-to bourbons for several years have been Bulleit and Four roses, both costing about $25 here in Arizona. I recently, based on another KZread channel's review, tried the WT101 and have been very surprised and pleased. Not to mention, it is regularly on sale for $22. I wouldn't think twice about serving it to discerning friends... they would almost certainly think it was a more expensive spirit.

@TheCrumbyBeard

Ай бұрын

Absolutely! It just hits so much better than its' price point, super impressive!

WT101 is my go to.. I love the taste, it has a certain funk to it that I can’t get enough of

Wild Turkey 101 has been my go to for about 30 years. I occasionally drink Evan Wil!iams 86, Evan Williams Bonded, and Knob Creek, but I always come back to Wild Turkey. I don't care as much for the Wild Turkey 81, as I don't think it has as much flavor and character as the 101. Its not bad and I'd recommendit for a bourbon beginner, but it just doesn't do much for me.

@TheCrumbyBeard

9 ай бұрын

I'm with you on the 81 - just never appeals for some reason. I need to get some Evan Williams in my life soon I think. The Knob Creek is absolutely fine, but that's all I can ever really say about it. Cheers!

This was one of the first bourbons I drank and is still one of my favourites. Not the cheapest you can buy but good value for money. Their Rare Breed is one to try if you come across.

@TheCrumbyBeard

Жыл бұрын

A bottle of Rare Breed dropped in to the Crumby Cavern yesterday! Looking forward to it!

Since most of what I drink is between 50 to 100 dollars. Wild Turkey 101 is pretty good at its price point

@TheCrumbyBeard

2 ай бұрын

Pretty much untouchable at the price for me! Sets such a high bar. Cheers!

Well I finally managed to 'lock down' a bottle of this at Tesco's last night (on offer at £25.50) and gleefully skipped home with bottle in hand. Opened her up, poured a swallow, let it breathe for as long as my patience would allow (about 10 minutes, lol) and then dived in......WOW ! With every sip I was getting so much more, the flavours got deeper and richer but the 'Kentucky Hug' that I got from the proof point was absolutely gorgeous too. I started to notice more and more different flavours both on the palate and on the nose, those notes became richer and deeper as I continued to sip. The proof point is above my normal threshold as I've only just started into my Bourbon journey but one that I'm keen on revisiting again in the near future (maybe tonight, lol). The flavours are subtle at first but become more substantial on subsequent sips, the mouthfeel is gloriously thicker than lower proof bourbon will ever be and the finish is a delightfully full bodied experience, one that demands repeating ! I now understand why Jimmy Russell's name is so revered in the bourbon industry. Thanks Tom for pushing me in the right direction with your video review of this highly underrated Bourbon, I can see this being a staple on my shelf (which actually is starting to look more like a bar than a shelf at the moment). For me it's never going to be a daily sipper as I seem to prefer the lower proofs (80-90ish) for a daily dram but I can see myself finishing off a good night with a shot of this to round off an evenings foray into my ever growing journey of Bourbon discovery. I'm looking forward to getting hold of a bottle of Eagle Rare as soon as it goes on offer at one of the supermarkets, as you and a plethora of others have highly recommended it and at 90 proof it will fall right into my wheelhouse for a daily sipper too. Keep up the great reviews buddy and I'll keep watching......

@TheCrumbyBeard

4 ай бұрын

Love the detailed feedback! Glad you enjoyed it! Likewise I often find myself leaning more towards 90 proof as my preferred easy going dram but this really does just deliver, especially for the price! A real hard one to beat! Be interested to see how you get on with Eagle Rare. Most people seem to love it, but a few don’t get it - and not much in between! Cheers! 🥃

This is the Delish.

i think, the wild turkey 101 is the best bourbon i have drunk. the pepper note is so delicous 🤤 but i speak for myseld ;) i love the wild turkey 101🥰 P.s.: taste the 101 as an old fashioned it is so delicous 👍

@TheCrumbyBeard

11 ай бұрын

It is undoubtedly a bargain! So good for the price, and yeah I really need to start making some Old Fashioned cocktail with different whiskies in my collection. Cheers!

Wild turkey 101 made me fall in love with bourbon and whiskey. I was surprised how much flavour it had. Of course for that time i only had low abvs blended scotch, Jameson or smth like jack Daniels.

@TheCrumbyBeard

6 ай бұрын

It really is a huge step up from most entry-level Bourbon at not much of a price hike. Really does tick so many boxes! Cheers!

101 is definitely a massive delight The oak and depth of flavour is unmatched for the price Woodford double oaked is also a hell of a bourbon

@TheCrumbyBeard

3 ай бұрын

Certainly is! I love it more every time I try it. Cheers! 🥃

Because of the spicy notes on the back end of tasting, this is my #1 affordable bourbon.

@TheCrumbyBeard

8 ай бұрын

It's certainly a contender for me too. I need to do some series back-to-back tastings to determine for certain. Cheers!

Keep an eye out for Four Roses - Small Batch. Affordable (in the USA), smooth, and easy to share with beginning bourbon drinkers. A gateway whiskey that delivers to bourbon fans as well.

@TheCrumbyBeard

Жыл бұрын

I have had the Small Batch before in a bar and it is on by to-buy list! I do really really enjoy it. It's a bit of a price-bump up from the 3 here in the UK most of the time, but I think it does occasionally price drop so I'll be sure to grab some when it does. Cheers!

I was a fanatic for Jack Daniels, but I found Wild Turkey 101 and it's my new favorite, I drink it on the rocks and love it!

@Yehhbb

6 ай бұрын

Try buffalo trace 🥃 I like it more than the wild turkey I'm fan of the fruit flavors buffalo trace has

@shekatagani

6 ай бұрын

@@Yehhbb Thanks I will give it a try sometime

When it’s on offer at £23 I don’t think anything can touch it IMO. Especially taking into consideration age and abv

@TheCrumbyBeard

Жыл бұрын

I'll do a big "budget" bourbon blind taste as soon as I get my hands on a couple more that I'd like to include. But this has a very good chance of going all the way to the top. I think it's reputation might be tainted by being the same recipe as the normal Wild Turkey, but it delivers just so much more.

I have never been a fan of Wild Turkey however never tried the 101 version. At a cocktail bar i liverpool than specialises in Bourbon although they use Four Roses, they recommended Eagle Rare as the best budget bourbon (£35 in Tesco, Waitrose and Amazon) i am yet to take the plungy but its only £2-3 more expensive than this...

@TheCrumbyBeard

Жыл бұрын

That’s interesting! I wasn’t aware Eagle Rare was in supermarkets here now - I had it aaaaages ago but was on a night out so difficult to give an absolute opinion. Have a bottle coming soon though so will see how that compares!

@KermitForPrez

Жыл бұрын

Not WT fan either, but a big Four Roses fan. That's my "daily drinker" or my fav buy above the bargain buys. Eagle Rare is a solid choice.

@detroyt232323

Жыл бұрын

If you haven't had 101 you haven't had Wild Turkey

I love WT101 but I prefer the old bottle. The newer one is more on the sweet side.

@TheCrumbyBeard

8 ай бұрын

If I ever find a vintage version for sale I'll be sure to grab it!

Finally, someone that uses a rinse at a tasting......

@TheCrumbyBeard

Жыл бұрын

I do in most but often end up editing it out. Cheers!

For me woodford Turkey then Bullet

@TheCrumbyBeard

7 ай бұрын

Nice to hear someone with Woodford as a preference! Cheers!

Its funny how you claim the 81 proof to be the original when 101 was infact around since the 40s. I know it was taken off the uk and irish markets for about 5 years recently for some reason, i regularly paid €50 to get it imported in the past, thankfully it is back on the market. Wild turkey has been my go to whiskey since i can remember if i had to pick a top 3 bourbons (easily available and within my budget) id go 101, makers mark and buffalo trace.

@TheCrumbyBeard

11 ай бұрын

You're very right - the 101 would be the 'original' version. But by Wild Turkey's own branding, the 81 proof is just called Wild Turkey, it's hard to call it just that without adding confusion. Would be convenient if distilleries gave every variant it's own distinct term (like Jack Daniel's did with No. 7) rather than just naming it after the distillery for the base version. But ultimately this is only an issue for people talking about them and not their regular customers. Thanks for the comment - much appreciated!

Wild Turkey 101 isn’t a “budget” bourbon,it’s mid range.it’s 2x the price of Jim Beam white and many others.

@TheCrumbyBeard

2 ай бұрын

Fair point, it is one level up from their base, but at the same time is the same stuff at a higher proof. Whilst it's MSRP here is about 35% higher than Jim white label, it's on offer so frequently that most of the time we're only talking about a £5 difference, and at that point it's both budget friendly and an absolute bargain!

@meteor1522

2 ай бұрын

@@TheCrumbyBeard I think it’s the best all around bourbon,I much prefer it to Eagle’s Rare and Bulliet.and Jim Beam white label is my least favourite bourbon.

Buffalo trace $30 bottle is WELL worth the extra $5. Not a big fan of 101 it just tastes cheap to me. I’d prefer Bulliet to 101 but it costs more than Buffalo

@TheCrumbyBeard

6 ай бұрын

I really like Bulleit for the rye-heavy nature, but I know its not for everyone as a result. I stand by what I said for the UK version of Buffalo Trace, but having now recently pitched that against a US version, I think you're right!

Wild Turkey 101 is my go to Bourbon. The Rye is quite good as well. Both bottles are staples on my shelf. The Rye usually is favored in winter. The Bourbon is usually my drink in summer.

@TheCrumbyBeard

5 ай бұрын

I need more rye so I’ll keep an eye out for it! Cheers! 🥃

Interesting video crumby. Not the biggest fan of whiskey but I certainly take an interest. Are you much of a rum drinker?

@TheCrumbyBeard

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Trav! I enjoy a complex rum on occasion but never quite get as excited about it as I do whiskey. What're your favourite rums?

@traviswilson7990

Жыл бұрын

I’m not into white or spiced rum but just dabble a bit in dark rum mainly our Aussie Bundaberg rum I drink the overproof and there limited range where they age rum in wine barrels

@TheCrumbyBeard

Жыл бұрын

@@traviswilson7990 Some wine barrel aging sounds a bit of alright! Yeah likewise when I do sample it tends to be straight-up dark rum.

Are you saying "boban" 🤔

@TheCrumbyBeard

Жыл бұрын

Heh, it probably sounds like it - some British dialects emphasise the O more than the UR in the word like most American accents for some reason. It probably comes from us having a sweet cookie called a Bourbon Biscuit but is pronounced "Borban" for some reason.

Oof, not the greatest bottles to compare it to.

@TheCrumbyBeard

Жыл бұрын

That's fair - variety of bourbon here isn't the greatest and my intent was do pitch it against one slightly cheaper and one slightly more expensive. I'm slowly accruing a collection so will re-visit this with recommendations from these comments in the future. Which two bottles do you think are more representative?