Bourbon is an American whiskey made from a mash that’s at least 51% corn and aged in new, charred oak barrels. Corn drives sweetness; new charred oak drives vanilla, caramel, and toasted wood.
Compared with rye whiskey, bourbon is usually rounder and sweeter with less peppery bite. Barrel char can add smoky caramel and sometimes a coconut/dill note depending on wood and aging.
Wild Turkey 101
Wild Turkey 101 is a bartender workhorse: bold, high-proof bourbon with classic vanilla, caramel, and oak character that stands up to mixers without getting lost. At 101 proof, it delivers more flavor per dollar than lower-proof options. Affordable bourbons like Wild Turkey 101 and Evan Williams are commonly recommended budget choices because they perform like premium bottles in cocktails.
Nutrition and related data for bourbon whiskey and all recipes that make use of it are based on Wild Turkey 101. Alternative products or manufacturer reformulations may produce different results. Always verify with current product labels.
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