{"product_id":"wild-turkey-81-proof-bourbon-750ml","title":"Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 81 Proof 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWild Turkey 81 Proof is crafted by Master Distiller and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Famer Eddie Russell, offering a lower proof, more approachable counterpart to the brand's flagship 101. Aged a minimum of five years (typically 6-8) in American white oak barrels charred to the deepest No. 4 \"alligator char,\" this bourbon shares the same barrel treatment as its higher proof siblings, just brought down to a gentler, easier sipping strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDistillery: Wild Turkey, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAging: 6-8 years, No. 4 alligator char barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBarrel Entry Proof: 107-115 (lower than most competitors' barrel proof releases)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eABV: 40.5% (81 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNose: Deep vanilla with caramel and oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePalate: Vanilla and caramel, with hints of honey, orange, and rye spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Lingering, with soft oak and notes of dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEssentially a turned-down version of Wild Turkey 101, this 81 proof release offers the same core caramel and vanilla character at a gentler strength, well suited for mixed drinks, a boilermaker, or as an easy-drinking introduction to the Wild Turkey lineup at a lower price point than the 101.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does Wild Turkey 81 Proof taste like?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVanilla and caramel up front, with honey, orange, and rye spice, finishing with soft oak and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow is this different from Wild Turkey 101?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's essentially the same bourbon at a lower, more approachable proof (81 vs 101), making it smoother and better suited for mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's the best way to drink Wild Turkey 81?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt mixes well in cocktails or as a boilermaker, and its lower proof makes it easy to sip neat as well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Turkey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42750452596820,"sku":"WT-81-750","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1691\/2212\/files\/wild-turkey-bourbon-81-proof_05050a13-385d-468d-aef1-92623d692c63.webp?v=1765254087","url":"https:\/\/estatesliquor.com\/products\/wild-turkey-81-proof-bourbon-750ml","provider":"Estates Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}