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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$60 – $65).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$60 – $65 |
- 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.
Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 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.
- Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year: Penelope's uncut flagship, now with a seven-year age statement. It is richer and spicier than the Four Grain, with caramel and rye spice carried by a lot of proof.
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 Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year if you want a well-priced, seven-year, uncut blend with real depth and spice.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).