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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
On paper Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Wild Turkey Rare Breed are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$75 – $80 vs. ~$45 – $55) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$45 – $55 ~$28 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/4 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength.
- 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 (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).