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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Put Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) next to Wild Turkey Rare Breed and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$45 – $55 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/4 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
- 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 without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).