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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Comparing Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Jefferson's Reserve Very Old reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) +26 proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$10 less | ~$55 – $65 |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 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.
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10
spice 8/5 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
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.
- Go with Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old).