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Redemption Bourbon vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Put Redemption Bourbon next to Wild Turkey Rare Breed and you have a blender-built, high-rye bottling set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | 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 | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +32 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$22 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Redemption Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
- 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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a lower price point.
- 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 old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).