WT101 is a what I'd call a man's bourbon, not for the faint of heart or casual bourbon drinker. In the $23 and under price range, this would be a top pick for me for a quality daily pour. Much better pour than the regular Jim Beams, JDs, or Evan Williams of the world. If you seek an honest, no bs, stronger bourbon that warms the soul, literally, then read on. Enjoyed neat in a Glencairn. Nose shows classic bourbon notes of rich vanilla and butterscotch, cherry syrup, with a very uniquely Turkey woody cedar like quality and lightly nutty undertone. Once you take the first sip, your palate will instantly wake up with tons of spicy heat. This is a hot sip to be sure, so if you're looking for something smoother with little heat, this isn't it. To me WT101 makes a fantastic fall and winter pour because the spicy heat literally warms you from within, more so than most others in its category. I suppose the high spice comes from the higher rye content combined with higher ABV. I've got plenty of other bourbons that are smoother and more refined, but it is nice to have this option as a more spicy heated pour that really wakes you up and says it means business. It really makes this one stand out in it's price range. On the palate are classic tasty, but uniquely Turkey, bourbon flavors of sweet toasted cedar wood, burnt sugar or marshmallows, some nuttiness, cherries, and that lively high spice. Not much fruitiness or high sweetness here if that's what you like, in fact it's more tart at times than sweet. I've got other bourbons that fulfill the fruit tastes, and again it's what makes WT an honest unique bourbon with delicious flavors. The flavors linger on but the spice demands your attention through the finish. The finish is nice after the spice dissipates and you're left with toasty barrel wood, maybe even cedar wood again, char and ash mixed with tobacco, and a lingering light sweetness. To me the flavors here are just plain better and more amped up than what the standard Beams, Daniels, or Williams offers. Although it may not be smoother than these however, but that's what makes it unique and different in this group. And sometimes it's good to stand out from the pack. Wild Turkey 101 doesn't taste like every other bourbon; it's dancing to its own drum (or barrel) and it's delicious! Overall at $23 WT101 is an excellent value, honest bourbon, that hits a higher mark in flavors than its price suggests. It offers big bourbon flavors while being able to warm even the coldest of souls. It makes a great daily option without breaking the bank. In this price range I probably like Buffalo Trace the most as it's much more refined, smoother, and more flavorful. But sometimes you want something different, something firey, something rustic, and something with attitude, and this is where 101 excels. It's quickly becoming one of my very favorite pours, regardless of cost. Well done WT!! Cheers!