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Penelope Toasted Series vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Penelope Toasted Series and Wild Turkey Rare Breed reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% 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 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Toasted Series
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
- 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 Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).