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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Old Forester 100 Proof
Comparing Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Old Forester 100 Proof reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) +16 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$26 – $32 ~$21 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.
Old Forester 100 Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Old Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/5 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
spice 8/6 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 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.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).