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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Wild Turkey Rare Breed sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +14 proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$45 – $55 ~$88 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
heat 9/8 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
- 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 (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).