| REVIEWER | RATING & REVIEW |
 | halroy (0)
06/17/2008 |  I know some folks like the WT101, but I have been comparing several affordable sour mash bourbons in order to determine, or discover, my own preference for stocking the pantry, and the Wild Turkey falls short. I make no claim for connoisseur status for myself, and will leave classifications such as nose, tasting, finish, et al for the truly expert as well as the merely pretentious. The whiskies I have spent the last three weeks or so sipping include: Old Crow, Evan Williams Green Label, Evan Williams Black Label, Old Charter Eight Year Old, Old Charter Ten Year Old, and Wild Turkey 101. I found the Wild Turkey to be the harshest of the lot, by far. I am a southern man, bourbon is my favorite liquor, and I have usually bought either Jim Beam, or Evan Williams in the past. I usually sip it straight, chasing it with either water, soda, or beer (this last rarely), although I sometimes mix it with water, about 3 or 4 to one, whiskey to water, with a rock or two. I had not drank any Wild Turkey since about 1975, or so, but I had anticipated liking it better than this; which is not at all. Not reccomended. See my Old Charter review if you are interested.
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 | fyr3wyr3 (0)
05/28/2008 | i would rate it 4 - 4.5 stars if possible. I am not too particularly fond of bourbons, but its my favorite bourbon. Similar to Makers Mark but not as sweet, yet it is stronger, so it balances very well. milder tones of syrup, caramel, honey, vanilla, and nuts on the palate compared to Makers mark. It is surprisingly smooth for a 101 proof bourbon. I would say definately one of the "jewels of the south".
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 | Asheis (0)
04/28/2008 | Personally, i've only had a small taste of scotch, and some Jim Beam. I'm not coming from much experience. What I do know, however, is that Wild Turkey 101 is good stuff!
Even with the 101 proof, It still tasted less harsh than Jim. Don't get me wrong, I still liked the JB, but this stuff is in an entirely different category.
As previous raters have mentioned... a classic bourbon!
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 | OceanSoul (7)
04/22/2008 | Wild Turkey 101 is my favorite bourbon. The flavor is intense and distinctive and the strength of the liqour cleanses the throat and sinuses. This is my idea of a classic bourbon, and it is consistent with every bottling.
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 | Spike65 (12)
08/22/2007 | This is top shelf bourbon if you can handle the 101 proof. I enjoy this and the 101 Rye very much. In the top 5 % of bourbon under $ 25 per bottle.
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 | turkeyman (0)
08/07/2007 | I am drinking turkey right now!!! And it is awesome.... i have converted a crown drinker to drink nothing but turkey!!!! It is the best all around whiskey, in my opinion, dont believe me try some for yourself. walwalawlawlawl
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 | linemanrt60 (1)
04/09/2007 | This is a good example of a cask strength bourbon. I like the flavor but it really has the power to kick some a** if used unresponsibly (but then again if thats what your going for this is good stuff).
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| whodatsaints (0)
04/01/2007 | I love wild turkey. I ususally just drink bourbon and this is a good
one. I'm not quite manly enough to drink it straight (at least when I'm
sober) but it is very good in coke in my opinion. It's also more
efficient than 80 proof bourbon, which is nice. It's probably my
favorite.
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 | tx99z28 (0)
03/28/2007 | I love Wild Turkey 101, the taste is great and the 101 proof is an added bonus. It is by far the best whiskey for the price that I have had. Where I live, a bottle of Jack costs a dollar more than WT 101. I like Jack Daniels, but I think Wild Turkey 101 blows it away.
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| Cydonia33 (1)
03/04/2007 | The classic American whiskey at its proof and price range. Sip, add a dash of water, over ice, or mixed. All work.
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 | Enkidu (37)
03/04/2007 | One of my favorite turkeys indeed, usually enjoyed late at night
when everything else has gone silent. And what the heck am I
doing rating booze early on a Sunday morning when I have a
headache? LOL
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| fatfree49 (0)
06/24/2006 | Strong and to the point. This is real "grow hair on your chest" bourbon. An honest and strong whiskey.
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 | jhm1953 (0)
02/20/2006 | Not that great a burbon. There are plenty of better bourbons that I would rather spend my money on, but I wouldn't turn down a free drink.
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 | irishgit (145)
02/11/2006 | Ahhh, the Kickin' Chicken.
Lots of memories here, both good and bad.
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 | Johnny99 (0)
12/30/2005 | Simply the best bourbon I've ever found. Sure, it's a little more raw and a higher proof, but to my taste the higher proof balances the flavor a little better and ever so slightly sweetens it a bit. Great straight or mixed and easily stands up to any of the small batch stuff that's out there. My old man swears it's the only bourbon that still tastes like bourbon used to taste 30-40 years ago. There was a reason this was Hunter S. Thompson's booze of choice, check it out for yourself and see.
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 | civiletti (0)
11/02/2005 | Add some water.
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 | GenghisTheHun (171)
08/03/2005 | A good session with the turkey once in a while brings back fond memories. I was a member of a group who thought they were politicians of sorts, and we would have turkey sessions to plot strategy. Well you can imagine where that went after a few hours. When the turkey started to fly, not much real strategy was plotted.
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| JOHN HAYEN (0)
06/25/2005 | Not just 101, do yourself the FLAVOR and get the Russell Reserve 101, it is a little pricier but worth the ride. So Smooth, great bouquet and a fantastic buzz. Go with the Russell Reserve, if you like bold, smooth bourbon, this is home.
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| Sanitarium 73 (0)
05/18/2005 | I give Wild Turkey 101 four stars. It is a very nice, warm bourbon. Very enjoyable, so long as it is followed by a chaser. I elect to take it by the shot, and find it to be very nice if I am unable to get ahold of some Bacardi 151
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| kidquick (0)
02/10/2005 | Ha ha ha ha I'm havin' so much fun ooops!! Uh someone help me up...
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| brentumsl (0)
11/24/2004 | Really strong bourbon but lacks the overpowering that a small batch gives. Good for the price and always popular.
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| Breson (0)
11/14/2004 | Exactly what bourbon is supposed to taste like. Great Value for the money. Stands up to many of the small batch offerings that are 3 to 4 times the price.
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| blythe (0)
08/07/2004 | It tastes like crap, but I like the drunk it gives you. It always makes me feel happy, and I have never gotten sick on it. It's Number One with my friends and I! Kickin chickin! LOL
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| wiley1827 (0)
06/14/2004 | I've been dry for 30 years. I used to suck straight bourbon. Jim Beam and other stds. Once I splurged on Turkey and thought it was the biggest fraud since Barnum and Bailey. Absolutely dull and without life. A marketing fraud. Skip it. It's for college idiots who are showing off.
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| Dragon 5 (0)
01/24/2004 | The 101 is OK, but the regular Wild Turkey is better - has a much smoother taste.
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| Concorde00 (0)
06/10/2003 | I drink the bird all night long do you know it'll make you strong! The bird is a real mans drink harsh and strong. It's guranteed to make you forget your name for a few hours!
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| Blade163 (0)
11/23/2002 | A good bourbon. Wild Turkey Rare Breed is much better though.
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 | MorgansInJesus (1)
01/21/2001 | None Better!!!
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| Lenny (0)
01/04/2001 | When you absolutely need fire off passionate, to every man, woman and child in the room; accept no substitutes. The turkey is mean, but you love him for it. The turkey is angry and you can't stop him! The turkey grabs a hold of you and won't let you go so get out and bring the turkey to your show.
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