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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +25 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$60 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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.
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/4 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
heat 8/4 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).