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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Old Forester 100 Proof and Wild Turkey Rare Breed reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$26 – $32 ~$21 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 100 Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/8 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
spice 6/8 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- 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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
- 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 (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).