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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Put Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select next to Wild Turkey Rare Breed and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +22 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
| 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
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character.
- 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, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).