Why I always keep a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 bourbon

If you've ever scanned the shelves of a liquor store looking for something reliable, you've definitely locked eyes with the iconic bird on a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 bourbon. It's one of those staples that seems to be everywhere—from the dive bar down the street to the high-end cocktail lounge in the city. There's a reason for that, and it isn't just good marketing. In fact, for a lot of us, it's the benchmark for what a classic Kentucky straight bourbon should actually taste like. ...

May 10, 2026 · 7 min · Yahir Lorden