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Evan Williams Black Label vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Evan Williams Black Label and Wild Turkey Rare Breed reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$14 – $18 ~$34 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Evan Williams Black Label
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
spice 4/8 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
- 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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
- 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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).