Wild Turkey Bourbon (formerly Wild Turkey 81) is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon aged in American white oak barrels with the deepest No. 4 alligator char, under Master Distiller Eddie Russell.The entry point to the Wild Turkey range, this is the distillery's high-rye mashbill at an approachable, mixable strength. The deep No. 4 char gives it Wild Turkey's signature vanilla, caramel, and oak character in a smoother, more versatile format than the higher-proof 101.Tasting Notes Nose: Vanilla, caramel, and light oak Palate: Smooth and balanced — caramel, sweet corn, and gentle spice Finish: Easygoing with soft oak and a touch of pepper Specs Distillery: Wild Turkey, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Maturation: No. 4 alligator char American white oak Size: 750ml Browse more bourbon.Frequently Asked Questions Is Wild Turkey Bourbon the same as Wild Turkey 81? Yes — it was originally marketed as Wild Turkey 81 (81 proof) and is the distillery's approachable entry-level bourbon. How does it differ from Wild Turkey 101? It is bottled at a lower proof than the flagship 101, giving a smoother, more mixable character while keeping the same house style. How should it be served? Neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails where an everyday bourbon is called for. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Is Wild Turkey Bourbon the same as Wild Turkey 81?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes — it was originally marketed as Wild Turkey 81 (81 proof) and is the distillery's approachable entry-level bourbon."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How does it differ from Wild Turkey 101?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"It is bottled at a lower proof than the flagship 101, giving a smoother, more mixable character while keeping the same house style."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How should it be served?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails where an everyday bourbon is called for."}}]}