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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Put Wild Turkey Rare Breed next to Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 ~$35 less | ~$70 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
heat 8/9 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof).