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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Put Elijah Craig Barrel Proof next to Wild Turkey Rare Breed and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +8 proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$45 – $55 ~$35 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 9/8 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
- 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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself.
- 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 (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).