This was very popular in our part of the world 50 years ago and it was considered premium stock. Other favorite brands of the times have disappeared, been re-invented and new marketing dollars behind them. Hard to say how similar those re-invented brands are to their heritage but Wild Turkey 101 has stayed the course albeit now on the bottom shelf. Recently, I tried Rare Breed 116.8 and liked it but couldn't help thinking that it wasn't all that much better than 101, so I am revisiting 101. I like 101 but Rare Breed does showcase where the bourbon industry has advanced. 101 has a rich high rye nose featuring caramel and vanilla with the rye spiciness in the background. I like that. The palate is true but none of the bitter edges that I complain about with the RB. Finish is fairly short and clean with no significant lasting flavors. This is a great daily drinker. It gives you all of what you are looking for in a bourbon at a reasonable price.