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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Put Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve next to Wild Turkey Rare Breed and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120 proof (60% ABV) +4 proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve: The same nine-year Knob Creek juice bottled from a single barrel at 120 proof, and the extra strength suits it. Everything the standard bottling does, turned up — with the barrel-to-barrel variation that comes with the format.
- 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 Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve if you want the Beam profile at serious proof for well under what most barrel-strength bourbons cost.
- 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, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).