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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Old Grand-Dad Bonded 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 Grand-Dad Bonded | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$24 – $30 ~$23 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded 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
Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
spice 8/8 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
- 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 Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money.
- 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, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).