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George T. Stagg vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Put George T. Stagg next to Wild Turkey Rare Breed and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | 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 | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +27 proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$45 – $55 ~$425 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- George T. Stagg 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
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/8 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
heat 10/8 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
- 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 (George T. Stagg); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).