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Wild Turkey 101

Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-07-28 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.

49%share of voice · 35 of 72 recommendation answers
10%named first in recommendation answers
85%positive tone · 227 of 267 coded mentions

Bourbon · 1 wave · n=72 answers, pooled

By model

How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.

modelshare of voiceanswers
ChatGPT46%11 of 24
Claude67%16 of 24
Gemini33%8 of 24

Share of recommendations over time

Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.

waveshare of voiceanswerschange
2026-07-2849%35 of 72

What they call it

Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.

In their words

266 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.

What they recommend

“**Wild Turkey 101** (~$25): Wild Turkey is slightly more expensive, a hair more complex, and features a bolder herbal/rye kick. Many prefer WT101, but EW BiB is cheaper.”
Gemini · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“Higher proof but still very affordable, with caramel and vanilla with a spicy finish — a bold flavour profile thanks to its higher proof, with deep caramel and vanilla notes.”
Claude · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“A high-proof, rye-forward bourbon in the ~$25-30 range that delivers plenty of spice and oak punch, often cited as a budget substitute for pricier high-proof bourbons.”
Claude · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“**Wild Turkey 101** — **best if you want more flavor for the money** Also higher proof at 101, but noticeably rye-spicier and bolder than Elijah Craig: vanilla and caramel up front, then oak, baking spice, and orange peel. It is less of a d”
ChatGPT · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“**Yes—Wild Turkey 101 is absolutely worth buying**, especially if it's around **$25–35 for a 750 mL**.”
ChatGPT · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon

Where they hedge

“Wild Turkey 101 (typically $22 to $28) is widely considered the gold standard for "bang-for-your-buck" bourbon due to its bold, punchy 101-proof profile and high-rye spice.”
Gemini · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“**Wild Turkey 101 (~$25)**”
Gemini · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“while both are outstanding value bourbons that punch well above their price point, Elijah Craig edges out Wild Turkey 101 for most palates”
Claude · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“**Wild Turkey 101** — best for a person who already enjoys bold cocktails or spicy food. It is a great value and a bourbon staple, but its 101 proof and pronounced baking-spice/orange-peel finish can be a little more intense for a total new”
ChatGPT · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“The Whiskey Shelf even ranks it as "the best budget bourbon" and says they prefer it to other budget favorites such as Wild Turkey 101 and Old Grand Dad 114.”
Claude · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon

What they warn about

“Avoid switching to standard bourbons like Wild Turkey 101 or Bulleit if you specifically love Maker's softness—they use rye rather than wheat and will taste noticeably spicier and drier.”
ChatGPT · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“I would *not* call Old Grand-Dad Bonded or Wild Turkey 101 cheaper alternatives—both are excellent, but they commonly cost as much as or more than Evan Williams BiB.”
ChatGPT · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“If you're considering the pricier 8-Year variant instead of standard 101, be aware that it's priced $20 more than the non-aged standard edition, a considerable difference that many bourbon drinkers won't necessarily feel is worth the extra ”
Claude · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon

The substitution map

Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.

Named as cheaper alternatives to Wild Turkey 101
  • Old Grand-Dad Bonded ×12
  • Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond ×8
  • Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond (White Label) ×7
  • Early Times Bottled-in-Bond ×5
  • Benchmark Full Proof ×5
  • Old Grand-Dad 114 ×5
  • Elijah Craig Small Batch ×4
  • Old Forester 100 Proof ×4
Wild Turkey 101 suggested as the cheaper alternative to
  • wild turkey rare breed ×15
  • elijah craig small batch ×14
  • four roses small batch ×13
  • buffalo trace ×11
  • four roses ×10
  • four roses small batch select ×9
  • woodford reserve ×7
  • four roses single barrel ×6

Where this comes from

21 of 267 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.

cited sourcementions
thewhiskeywash.com6
reddit.com6
distiller.com2
rarebird101.com2
thewhiskeyshelf.com2
thebourbonculture.com2
verywhiskey.com2
blindbarrels.com1
whiskeybon.com1
bathrobepatriot.com1
ohlq.com1
youtube.com1

Where they send you

Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.

retailermentions
wildturkeybourbon13
totalwine4
abc.virginia.gov2
Walmart1
Sam's Club1
Target1
Virginia ABC1
grocery store1
liquor store1

Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.