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Penelope Rio vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Penelope Rio and Wild Turkey Rare Breed reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Rio | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98 proof (49% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +18 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$45 – $55 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Rio
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Penelope Rio Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Penelope Rio 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Penelope Rio 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Penelope Rio 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
spice 6/8 spice: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Rio 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Penelope Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
- 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 Penelope Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll.
- 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 without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).