Ep 165: Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskey Review and Tasting with Wild Turkey 101 "Classic" Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 10 авг 2017
- Today we taste and review Wild Turkey 101 bourbon whiskey and compare it to Wild Turkey "Classic".
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"It tastes like bourbon."
This is the type of deep analysis that made me a subscriber.
During the week, you watch videos about whiskey, and then on the weekends, you put what you learned into practice.
level 165 whiskey drinker.
Or you just drink it every day, not that you should follow my lead lol.
@Chas No ever heard of a VPN? Employer's wifi can't block sites if it doesn't know you're on them
Agreed
I drink it during the week haha. Gotta be straight for my weekends bruh
I’ve had 100’s of different bourbons, and Wild Turkey 101 is still a classic favorite 👍🥃
When I don’t know what to get 101 is what I get .
"Technically this is a review show.. so we should say things" 😂
Wild Turkey with ice was the drink my father settled on toward the end of his life. He had been drinking Johnny Walker but ended up deciding Wild Turkey was more suited for him.
81 = $16.50
101 = $22
They literally have exactly a 25% different in price here. That's hilarious.
bagehi - 81 and 101 are same price here in south Florida, 101 is way better deal
bagehi So The 101 is simply more efficient to store at home.
Here in Tucson the 101 is like $1 to $2 cheaper than the 81 lol
@@PapaWheelie1 I like the more mellowed taste of the 81. 101 is okay, but it doesn't handle the higher alcohol percentage as well as other bourbons.
I even would call it fair. I like that about Wild Turkey but I like the Bourbon anyway.
I always keep 101. It's my go to. Always loved it, especially for the price and availability!
My 101 bottle is about half way gone. Good stuff. Drink it before bed for longevity. Lehaim!
Agree
Tru tru I do as well!!
101 is amazing at any price. The more I move into my bourbon journey the more I like and appreciate how great 101 is at AMAZING PRICE.
Yep, my favorite
JUST BECAME my favorite too! great 101 Wild Turkey!
Drinking 101 at the moment
Bought my first bottle of 101 tonight. I like it a lot, might be my go-to instead of Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition now.
Wild Turkey is one of my favorite: simple, easy going, smooth, no headache or hangover.. if I drink too much. Pretty affordable so I won't feel bad sharing it with friends who are there just to get drunk.
Hangover factor is the most over looked quality of Bourbon Whiskey!
"We're gonna review it just because people search for it on RUclips."
*immediately hits thumbs up*
This review doesn’t count at all. I demand another WT101 review. This great and classic bourbon deserves a real review episode! Come on guys!!
Y2H yeah, welcome to the whiskey vault lol. Sometimes they literally forget to review the whiskey. But frankly, there are numerous channels that take themselves more seriously and will give you a more serious review. However they could give a few more notes in some cases lol
Hey Daniel did you know that in the Norway Navy all the ships have barcodes on them? It's so they can Scandinavian
nope.
@@FightStealDrink yep
Agree. Wild Turkey 101 is much better. Really sharp oak. Nice finish. It stands up to ice or water better.
That’s why I enjoy it . 1 nice cube of ice 2 maybe 3 fingers of 101 depending on who’s looking. It does me right every time, goes nice with a cigar too.
The 101 is grand, so glad this has been made!
still my all time favorite is wild turkey 101 had many bottles of other brands but will ALWAYS pick wild turkey 101 over any other.
101 is my go to bourbon when I'm mostly broke but still want something that doesn't need a mixer. Nice to see it appreciated :D
At this very moment i am enjoying Wild Turkey 101 with a Rocky Patel the Edge Cigar this is the first time in over 10 years enjoying this smooth sipping Bourbon. I used to back in the day mix Wild Turkey 101 with Jack Daniels old no7 together. Always keeping it neat. Now in my 40s i appreciate my Bourbon and Whiskey
I agree that weekend videos need to happen. By the time Monday comes along I am watching the clock waiting for the new one to post.
Wild T was my first bourbon/whiskey, im very fond of it.
Wild Turkey 101 (or as I call it “Old Reliable”) is like the Yuengling of bourbon: a B+ liquor at a D- price. Always have a bottle of it on my shelf.
Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon was the first whisky I ever tried and I loved it. I introduced my mom to Wild Turkey Rare Breed as the first whisky she ever tried that wasn't just a shot and she loved it. Now our combined collections of whisky are epic.
Chad must be trying to make Daniel much more magical, check out that sparkle at 8:12
I spotted that too, lol. Daniel is a magical character
Christian Daldy ........from the Shire.....
Indeed, I suspect that the sparkle was magical beard dust...
Perhaps I'll start hiding a beard sparkle in every episode, like a magical hairy Easter egg.
First one to post at what time point it occurs is the winner.
Wild turkey 81 was the first bourbon I ever tried. Figured I'd start at the low end and work my way up.
You guys make my day. I am so excited for your future video related endeavors you keep hinting at! How ever since you have not yet given the public your opinions on whiskey to drink while new, I have had to do my own research. I hope I have chosen right...aiming to find a bottle of Teeling at the local shop.
im going to twist daniel's arm and see if we can make some beginner whiskey videos. of course, we'll have to sample several dozen whiskeys to really dial in our recommendations... but i'm willing.
Good man! I'm sure there are plenty of people willing to watch such shenanigans.
what are your day jobs? I envy your whisky/whiskey collection
I don't think I've tried bourbon before.. well not to my exact knowledge. I've read so many good things about Wild Turkey 101 so I'm buying a bottle soon, really looking forward to it! Great channel btw! Cheers from Mexico!
Thanks for the honesty on the whiskey
I am new to Whiskey drinking and tried Wild Turkey 101 for the first time. Despite Matthew Mcconaughey being the spokes person for the product, I have to say that it hit all of the flavors that I love. I will use this as my reference to what I like. Thanks for the review.
Please, do some cheap whiskey that is only cheap by price. Old grandad bonded, old grandad 114, Ezra Brooks 90 or Evan Williams bonded. I'm a huge fan of lower priced whiskey that drinks above its price point. Oh, and on another note Koval. Huge fan and glad you are doing the Turkey. Cheers, mate.
Out of those, the Ezra is my favorite.
I like the Old Gran-Dad Bonded 100 proof. It's young enough that it isn't going to choke you to death with the wood tannin in the finish. It is a high rye mash bill and it's high proof and spiciness makes it perfectly compatible with ice for a hot day. While it's depth isn't going to boggle your mind for hours, at $20 it is a whiskey bargain.
Wild Turkey 101 is one of my most loved whiskeys but im also a big fan of Jim Beam Devils Cut! There both great. 101 has a great flavor and the jim beam devils cut is VERY smooth with almost as much flavor as the wild turkey but not quite!
Hey guys! Love your channel. I would love to add some requests to your testing. Koval bourbon, that i who don't like bourbon relly thought was intresting. And a Candian whisky Seven oaks that is the most tasty Canadian you can get your hands on in Sweden. Keep up the good work.
Wild turkey WAS my gateway into burbon
cool, do you have a current favorite?
Rex of the limited few I've tried I'd have to say buffalo trace, I want to try more so bad but you guys have already cost me many hundreds of dollars😂😂 maybe I just have to get better at mooching
Same!
Reminds me of the breakdown of the suitcase contents from a certain Hunter S Thompson based movie....mmmm wild turkey 101. So good
did you go back in time and find another gateway Bourbon
This was my first ever whiskey! (We bought it because it had the best cost:proof:volume ratio in the discount liquor store)
The basics are always good. Wild Turkey is a good foundation bourbon, good for mixing. Wild Turkey 101, Longbranch, and Rare Breed are beginning to step up to the next levels of quality with more complexity. Sometimes though you just want a baseline bourbon. Wild Turkey was my entry into bourbon and I still like it. Though now with Ezra Brooks 90 it is a definite competition in my humble opinion. May you all enjoy the whiskey you love!
just started listening to Daniel's music as well as watching the whiskey vault just awesome! keep up the fantastic work, came via the modern rogue staying for the epic partnership. best channel on RUclips.
thanks, andrew. but partnership?? i dunno... the reality is that daniel is walking garbage, and i'm an amazing actor - so you don't really pick up on his shortcomings.
yeah you right double act more like, and "short" comings just had to get a short joke in huh
One of my favorites. Rare Breed vs 101 is interesting. Would recommend Jason Pyle's RUclips channel to get another opinions on the two + Russell's Reserve. I personally enjoy the 101's profile a lot (plus the brand's history) and it is my go-to/value buy, especially being $17.99 USD/750ml at Trader Joes in Los Angeles.
always had 101, first time trying Wild Turkey tonight.. its pretty smooth, like the 101 without the extra kick.. I prefer the 101. there was always something about the bottle that intrigued me before ever trying, like I'd want to take a swig of it from watching western films hahaha
First time Commenter here, and after finally making it through all of your videos and hitting the refresh button on my screen at least 5 times, I am asking myself: "Now What?" I cheered in the beginning when Rex finally got a new shirt, praised the whisk(e)y gods when Rex developed "The Mooch Necklace", had my mind blown and marveled at Daniel's intelligence when he dropped the epiphanic "I just bought new underwear" wisdom bomb, and laughed until I sprayed Glendronach 18 all over my monitor at the Holy Whistlepig tale, but now am empty inside with the worst case of Binge Watchers' Remorse.
Oh well, back to the beginning, just to see if I missed anything. You know, for "The Science".
Thanks for hanging out with us, Duncan. You're obviously our kind of people - hope to see you in the comments more!
Welcome, sir. I still can't watch that damn Whistlepig story without losing my shit. Glad you're here.
Hey Daniel, Rex, will you two review the Bushmills' Black and their single malt? I really would like to see what you two think of them.
Have y’all reviewed Jim Beam Black? Definitely my favorite for the money.
I'm pretty sure I just spotted a bottle of Koval over your shoulders. That's a local distillery for me and I'd love to see a review!
The Wild Turkey 101 is my new goto bourbon. I love the spiciness. Faaiiiiiinneeee Whiskey.
(Might have had a few glasses of 101 with ~5 of your videos before getting to this video...)
I like you guys even though Im not an alcohol nerd and I mix my whisky with ginger ale. I subbed because you're likable alone.
just tried WT 101 this weekend. It's CHEAP! And delicious. first sip: WOW! this is complex!
I tried the 80 first and i liked it. Couldnt get the 101 in scotland for a while. We can get it now but its over £30! I got a bottle for £25 on offer. Its now my favorite bourbon ive tried most of the big ones you have "reviewed" but this is my favorite. Fuck adding water! Drink it straight from the bottle big bourbon flavours!
The other day I was sitting with my kids watching who framed Roger Rabbit a movie I haven't seen in years . I noticed the detective played by Bob Hoskins was drinking Wild Turkey bourbon. Funny the things you notice as an adult that you didn't know about as a kid
I love this channel. Daniel and Rex have an amazing chemistry. Keep up the great reviews guys.
I would like to know if you can review the Four Roses Single Barrel. From what I know, and from the majority perspective I've heard, that's the only bourbon that comes as close to the deliciousness of Angel's Envy (my personal favorite). I'd love to get your opinion!
It's on the list!
I could not find the first bottle. But i did find the 101 at 46$, and the Rye at 72$. They also had the rare breed bourbons from Wild turkey at 88$
So even a rare breed special edition of wild turkey is somewhat affordable here in Denmark. thats not bad.
So even though it might be considered "budget" in the states, it is actually something special over here, mainly to do with supply and demand
One of my favs, Rare Breed is very excellent
I'd also like to add, thanks to you guys, and for fuelling my love of whiskey, I have bought myself a chair, just for drinking whiskey on! It's a fine piece, and I'd send you a photo, but RUclips doesn't support that 😭
a whiskey throne?? i need to see it. just email daniel@whiskymarketingDOTorg
Rex done! Check Daniels emails
This is awesome. I got the photo. We'll make it show up soon.
fantastic!!!! Cheers guys!
That is an amazing chair. What brand is it, if you don't mind me asking?
New drinking game:
Drink every time Daniel claps his hands!
... oh... help... me... god...
It's a tick. I just can't stop.
i definitely won't point this out during the next shoot and make daniel self conscious. nope. definitely won't do that...
Rex .... "DRINK!"
I think you mean "so👏help👏me👏god👏"
Daniels response : it's just a tick.
Me drinking whiskey everyday : same.
Around my area, Wild Turkey 101 is the mainstay, and it's priced usually in the 22 to 30 dollar range with WT 81 usually priced at the same price point. The large liquor stores sell the WT 81 under 16 dollars while the bigger box retailers actually try to sell the WT 81 at a higher price than WT 101 simply because they order a smaller quantity of WT 81 to sell over WT 101.
You guys should check out Whiskey Barons Collection (Old Ripy or Bond & Lillard). They are pre-prohibition inspired bourbons made by Wild Turkey as well. Aside from that they just look cool up on a shelf.
Love Wild Turkey. My favourite.
Havent had it in a while but always thought the 81 was better regardless if 101 is a few dollars more. Only at min 1
Talk about middle of the road, but just got a bottle of Knob Creek 100 proof, and that was my very first thought.., and then I someone stumbled upon this review lol Great review btw, too funny!
Drinking wild turkey 101 right now, one of my favorites, I drink a couple ounces neat. Like to have a few each day. You guys are funny 😂
101 is my favorite whiskey. Are these dudes semi-toasted when making these vids lol?Seems like it. :)
Hey guys! Just got myself a Glengoyne 18. Would be nice to see some more reviews on Glengoyne.
It's wonderful!
I use Wild Turkey 101 all the time. Straight, in a Hot Toddy or to cook with. I like to explore various whiskey brands but Wild Turkey is a staple in my home.
Wild Turkey is my go to budget bottle. It’s decent mixed, it’s decent on the rocks. Solid little whiskey.
Once every 4 or 5 months or so I will grab a bottle of this and every time I drink it I always wonder why the hell I don't buy it more often.
I remember wreckless youth, testing a build school new roommate with 101 telling him 1/4 of the bottle was night 1 tradition. He didn't take it so well, but we split the bottle as a house and the other 2 roommates and I had a great time.
ah yes. roommate abuse. those were the good ol' days.
Bought a bottle of the 81 today because I had heard it was a great cheap bourbon. Totally agree with your assessment, it is smooth, but mostly tasteless. Ah well, it was only $20, and I need something recognizable to pawn off on those only looking to get drunk.
That's the perfect use for that bottle.
Hey Guys I’ve been recently watching a lot of your videos, typically my go to bourbon is Wild Turkey or Bulleit, would love to hear your thoughts on High West whisky.
Great content keep it coming!
* Note I mean 101
The 101 is only 15% more expensive here in Ontario, Canada. But couldn't be bothered to water it down myself, would just stick with the 101.
Comparing the 81 with jack daniels n7...what is the best choice? Thanks!🙋♂️
What are your thoughts on Jim Beam devils cut? Would be great to see a review on it, if it doesn't exist anyway.
hell yeah!! The Mooch read my comment on the show. so f**king excited about that must of showed a dozen of people by now your show and you guys saying my name on it. you didn't really cover the question like what kind of barrels you use, how long you leave it in the barrel before serving or your favorite cocktails to make in one, but i don't care thats what google is for.
keep up the very entertaining show
Yeah, we really didn't answer the question. That's how we roll :-)
I normally use the smallest barrel I can. Even 1 liter barrels are fine. New American Oak with a mild char (#2 or #3) and leave it in until it tastes good.
Okay, just saw a bottle over Danial's shoulder called "Writer's Tears." As a writer that instantly had me rushing to go look it up. It's an Irish whiskey, apparently. Has there been a review of it done yet, and if so what episode? Thanks for the channel. Great story research, source by the way.
M.S.Tarot
Wild Turkey, the favoured fighting Bourbon of my local pub!
Wild TUrK ee 101 is my go to. Classic bourbon you should be proud to drink. I add some water..not much. It opens it up. Delicious bourbon !
What about review something from Teeling or Middleton from Ireland?
Wild turkey 101 was the first whiskey I ever bought, after that I got Aberfeldy 16, the Deveron 12 and Laphroig 10
Stephen Hill I haven't, although I am moving soon and am planning on expanding my collection. I'll definitely check out that Laphroaig. Thanks!
Can you guys review American honey VS. JD Honey. I have a definite preference and I want to see if you guys agree
Costco makes a 101 whiskey, Tennessee Bourbon, for around the same price, but the bottle is so much smaller than Wild Turkey's. I love to put a shot of this in a mug of 11% alcohol content beer, makes a great boiler maker.
Love Wild T. 81 a lil tamer. 101 is for the getting the crazy on
I bought Basil Hayden Toast, and liked it a lot. Then I read four different reviews on line, and they were all so different, I wondered if the reviewers were drinking the same whiskey.
101 is my favorite bourbon.
If you guys have a just Jack deniels.. Wild turkey and Jameson... Which one it is better for you guys?
So, since I am all caught up on the videos now, I have been going back through them and reading through all of the comments. In one of the episodes (or was it in the comments) you mentioned that unlike wine, barrels of whiskey aren't topped up. I am curious as to how much whiskey remains in, say, an 8 year versus a 21 year old barrel.
As a winemaker, I have to top up my barrels monthly. I typically have to add about 2 liters to each barrel each month.
The "Angel Share" in whisky is a definite thing. It depends on weather, barrels, age of barrels and whisky, humidity and alcohol content. But the basic industry average is around 2% per year. So, if you have a 53 gallon barrel, after 8 years you could lose around 7 gallons. After 21 years you could lose as much as 20 gallons
I've found my groove with Buffalo Trace, now I'm setting my sights on trying Wild Turkey
Having revisted Wild Turkey last night, it's definitely better than i remembered it being.. If I wanted to send you guys a bottle of New Holland whiskey or Long Road bourbon, how would I manage that?
Drop it in the mail to: austinwhiskyvault.com/whisky-donations/
Two years later and the impostor Mooch has flamed out again. The Curse of Whiskey Vault strikes! (But I'm glad you guys don't talk about politics)
Clarissa; Love the toast and used it (stole it from you) over Guinness today. Thanks for sharing....
Does the whisky go bad when you have a collection like this and bottles seat for a long time before being completely empty?
I have a bottle of unopened Austin Nichols 101. Is there anything special about that bottle? Any advice on how to read the bottom of the bottle or engraving on the side?
Please review Black Bottle guys! I'm tempted
im tempted too. so much temptation.
I love Wild Turkey 101!
Another out(*******)standing episode Gentlemen, This afternoon my Laphroaig Lore arrived, you have to do a review on this whisky so others can enjoy it too. Laphroaig hits it out of the park with Lore.
This has quickly become my go-to Laphroaig. It's fantastic.f
I normally drink Irish and Scottish whisky and I’ve tried the the wild turkey 101 and there is an overpowering flavour I can’t place. What is it?
101 used to be aged statement, but is no longer the case. It's still good though but i prefer their other ranges like the Forgiven, and rare breed. Their Masters Keep is awesome too, but a bit pricey for what it is.
which glasses do you use? thank you
Have you tried mixing 101 and Rare Breed? I was running low on both and wanted a sipper without feeling too much burn and felt the Rare Breed lacked something when I added a touch of water, yet 101 lacked something in general but was decent... I mixed 1oz of WT 101 and 1 oz of Rare Breed and really quite like it. I love 81 as a mixer with ginger ale... nothing else other thin a high rye canadian rye seems to work as well in the mix... Buffalo Trace was sooo washed out yet plain old WT stood up in the mix... which is what you want in a mixer... I tried 101 in a mix but hate myself for doing it... especially at the price... 101 here is generally north of $45 Luckily lately I've found Rare Breed and 101 for $39 so have been indulging... I quite like the mix of 101 and Rare Breed 50/50 (haven't tried other precentages)
I know this video is pretty old... but who else noticed the twinkle on Daniel's beard around 8:16 ?
I put the 101 wild turkey in 4 tablespoon of light roast white oak chip with 3 tablespoons of dark white oak chip for three weeks in quart jar- and yum
101 and Coke is my go to cocktail. It blows jack and coke out of the water. Not the best for drinking neat because that rye and high proof makes it a sassy bitch!
I did a blind taste test of Crown Royal Black, Wild Turkey 101, Maker's Mark, and Jack Daniels No. 7, at first I chose the Maker's Mark, but then wavered, and went to the Wild Turkey. I'm no connoisseur, so I was probably judging based on smoothness. But I had at #1 Wild Turkey, #2 Maker's Mark, #3 Jack Daniels, and at a distant 4th, the Crown Royal.