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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Put Wild Turkey Rare Breed next to Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$300 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 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.
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/7 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).