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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Evan Williams Black Label
Comparing Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Evan Williams Black Label reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +30 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$14 – $18 ~$34 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.
Evan Williams Black Label
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
spice 8/4 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).