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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Wild Turkey Rare Breed sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +29 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $45 ~$8 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/8 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 3/8 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
- 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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a slightly 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.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).