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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Put Wild Turkey Rare Breed next to E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) +16 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$55 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 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
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).