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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Put Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel next to Wild Turkey Rare Breed and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/8 heat: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
spice 8/8 spice: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
- 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 Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture.
- 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 (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).