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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 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 Bottled-in-Bond | 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 | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$31 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- 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 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
- 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 neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).