flahute Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Hello SB family, we are finally back with another BOTM. Apologies for the 2 month gap since the last one. 2021 continues to be just as unprecedented as 2020. You've all heard of the Great Resignation movement happening this year. I have another one - the Great Reunion. As everyone got vaccinated and comfortable with travel, everyone wanted to reconnect with the friends and family they had been separated from for a year and a half. The past few months have been a very full time of both visiting family and having multiple friends and family coming out to visit us. Lots of travel both for fun and for work. Things have finally settled down. Now to the subject at hand. It's Turkey month! So what better bourbon to feature than WT101 itself. I'm sipping one right now - a handle I purchased last week - and as always it delivers far above its price point. You just can't say enough about the value of this bourbon. $20ish for a blend of 6-8yr old bourbon at 101 proof. And the flavor it carries - better than any other bourbon at that price point. We all know it's a long time favorite here and for good reason. It's a good feeling to check back in on this one and to find it delivering at a very high quality level yet again. Long live the Russell's! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjbarth Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Yes sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Great choice as always Steve! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz June Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 A bourbon for all seasons! Cheap enough to be a regular mixer, where it works splendidly, and great by itself (neat or with some ice). The only fault I can find with Wild Turkey 101 is that it is such a great value that it makes other good Turkey products look a little worse. Kentucky Spirit is a good bourbon, but when it is also NAS and 101 proof at more than twice the price, it's hard to fault someone for sticking to good old 101. I also love what Wild Turkey 101 represents. Jimmy Russell kept it higher proof and packed with real bourbon flavor even when the trend was for lighter products. And while it did once carry an age statement, the 101 has been pretty consistent through the decades. I've had Wild Turkey 101 bottled in every decade from the 1970s to today and while they don't taste the same, I'd say they all hew to Jimmy's idea of a good bourbon. Jimmy and his Wild Turkey 101 are rightfully beloved and I hope they keep bringing us bourbon enjoyment for decades to come. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Indeed, I just happen to have opened a new bottle, and am enjoying some right now. This was before I even checked in here. That's not surprising. This is on my short list of bottles that should always be on deck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 My brother is an occasional bourbon drinker. I recommended RR 10 year. He was like, “it’s fine but I like the WT101 more, so much flavor.”. Well nothing wrong with that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 What else do I love about WT101.......... All of my wife's friends and all of my co-workers know that I'm seriously into bourbon. They all assume that I'm a bourbon snob. So it is with great pleasure when I tell them that WT101 is one of my most consumed bourbons that they all look astounded as if I'm lying to them. I love busting stereotypes. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 When I tell people this they usually seem disappointed it’s weird. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Could it be, something that's easily obtained and reasonably priced is one of the better ones - YES. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 WT 101 is always in the house. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 11/2/2021 at 10:49 PM, flahute said: What else do I love about WT101.......... All of my wife's friends and all of my co-workers know that I'm seriously into bourbon. They all assume that I'm a bourbon snob. So it is with great pleasure when I tell them that WT101 is one of my most consumed bourbons that they all look astounded as if I'm lying to them. I love busting stereotypes. Same here! I get the same reaction when I tell 'em that I like OGD BIB. On 11/2/2021 at 10:56 PM, HoustonNit said: When I tell people this they usually seem disappointed it’s weird. Ditto. 4 hours ago, ebo said: WT 101 is always in the house. Absolutely! The 101 rye is always on hand too. Like many on this site, I have so many bottles that sometimes I can't make up my mind. When the indecision hits, I reach for the WT101. It never disappoints. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 WT 101 has been my fishing flask bourbon for many years, but I rarely drank it at home. That changed earlier this year when 101 was on sale, but OGD BIB wasn't. Plus, the 101 was in handle size, and I was having trouble tucking multiple bottles under my arms. AND, the OGD was sold out that day, anyway. For the past several months, WT 101 and OGD BIB have been alternating with JB small batch LE releases. As I mentioned recently on the what I drinking thread, I opted for WT 101 after spending a little over a week away from bourbon or any other spirit and got a clear, nice cherry note. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 On 11/4/2021 at 5:06 PM, Harry in WashDC said: WT 101 has been my fishing flask bourbon for many years, but I rarely drank it at home. That changed earlier this year when 101 was on sale, but OGD BIB wasn't. Plus, the 101 was in handle size, and I was having trouble tucking multiple bottles under my arms. AND, the OGD was sold out that day, anyway. For the past several months, WT 101 and OGD BIB have been alternating with JB small batch LE releases. As I mentioned recently on the what I drinking thread, I opted for WT 101 after spending a little over a week away from bourbon or any other spirit and got a clear, nice cherry note. Picturing you carrying WT101 handle by its handle but sadly I know this isn’t the case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshbound Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 My all time favorite daily sipper. Does anyone else get a hint of orange? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrv4 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 WT 101: Always in my flask when I go backpacking Always in my flask when I go canoeing Always in my flask when I go fishing Always in my flask when I do all night astronomy with my telescope Always open on my bourbon bar Always and simply a great choice 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) I read this quote from Matthew McConaughey the other day it it really hit what I like about WT101. "It has a touch of sweetness and a touch of mesquite charcoal smoke." WT has stepped it up a notch with this brand over the past few years. An everyman's bourbon at a reasonable price. Edited November 18, 2021 by mbroo5880i 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 I'm having some right now. My younger brother has started to get interested, ask questions, about Bourbon. I'm trying to convince him of this. No need for the games, and forking over $$$. It's hiding in plain sight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 Love all the activity on this thread tonight. I too am having some WT101 tonight! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 I want one of those Christmas sweaters too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 3 hours ago, gmrv4 said: WT 101: Always in my flask when I go backpacking Always in my flask when I go canoeing Always in my flask when I go fishing Always in my flask when I do all night astronomy with my telescope Always open on my bourbon bar Always and simply a great choice Great post @gmrv4. Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 To commensurate the season, I opened a bottle this week. Just wow, I was flooded with great memories made over the years sharing this brand with great friends. It’s everything you could ask for; a truly classic bourbon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guss West Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 $40 handles of WT101 will forever remain the absolute best value for my money in the bourbon aisle. Went full circle around the bourbon world to end up right back here. Currently, WT bottlings are 20% of the open bottles in my bunker. Gobble till you Wobble. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I first tasted Wild Turkey as a teenager at a cabin on a deer lease in West Texas. I still remember the burn. I stayed away from WT for decades. I’ve come back around on it and it’s one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yobber76 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I also stayed away from WT 101 for years until this forum's positive comments made me give it a try again. One of the best $20ish bourbons around. Should always have at least one bottle around the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBoner Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 It's always open here. I honestly can't believe its price given the current state of the market. I've had many, many Turkey bottlings over the years, and all are excellent, but the consistent brilliance of stalwart 101 is unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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