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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Wild Turkey Rare Breed reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 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 | ~$16 – $22 ~$31 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 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
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
- 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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
- 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, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).