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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Comparing Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) +10 proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$50 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/3 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
fruit 4/8 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).