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Old Forester Statesman vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Old Forester Statesman 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 Statesman | 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 | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester Statesman
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/8 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
spice 5/8 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
- 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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight.
- 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 (Old Forester Statesman); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).