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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Wild Turkey Rare Breed reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak.
- Go with Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).