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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
On paper Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Charles Goodnight Bourbon are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$75 – $80) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 ~$28 less | ~$75 – $80 |
- 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.
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/6 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).