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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Elijah Craig Small Batch
Comparing Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Elijah Craig Small Batch reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Elijah Craig Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 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) +22 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$28 – $35 ~$19 less |
- 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 Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Elijah Craig Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 8/5 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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 Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Elijah Craig Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch).