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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Put Eagle Rare 12 Year next to Wild Turkey Rare Breed and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 | ~$45 – $55 ~$15 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and 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 without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).