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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Comparing Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 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 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +26 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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 1870 Original Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10
spice 8/4 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
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 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).