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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs George T. Stagg
Put Wild Turkey Rare Breed next to George T. Stagg and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +27 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$425 less | ~$150 – $800 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- George T. Stagg 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.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/6 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
heat 8/10 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 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.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat (George T. Stagg).