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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Wild Turkey Rare Breed reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$45 – $55 ~$10 less |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 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
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/8 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
spice 5/8 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).