Whisky Wild Turkey Rye. Wild Turkey Straight Rye Whisky is an 81 proof (40.5% alcohol) ode to America’s first distilled spirit, rye whisky. When making Wild Turkey Rye, we use a deeper, “alligator” char for extra flavor. Big, broad vanilla and spice notes burst through without changing the bold rye taste. Wild Turkey Rye stands up to any mixer and shines through in cocktails.