of excellenceJimmy Russell notes that unlike some of its competitors, We make Wild Turkey the old-fashioned way Its a totally natural process which takes substantially more time and money, but we believe its worth it Wild Turkey 101 is the recipient of a Bronze Medal at the 2000 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and has also been awarded the American Tasting Award of Exellence Wild Turkey 101 has an exceptionally soft, but rich aroma for a high proof bourbon, due to quality at all stages of its production The taste is an American classic with caramel and vanilla and notes of honey and oranges The finish is very long, rich and full-bodied, powerful, yet soothingAs many competitors distill at higher (and less expensive) proofs, they must add  (less)