Wild Turkey Straight Rye Whiskey is an 81 proof (40.5% alcohol) ode to Americas first distilled spirit: rye whiskey. While straight bourbon uses corn, rye whiskey contains at least 51% rye. Its sweet with a rich, balanced aroma of vanilla and spice. Wild Turkey Straight Rye Whiskey goes best neat or on the rocks. 81 (40.5% alcohol) A marriage of primarily 6-, 7-, and 8-year-old bourbons Neat or on the rocks Less sweet than bourbon; rich aroma of vanilla and spice