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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Penelope Four Grain
Comparing Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Penelope Four Grain reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) +36 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$30 – $40 ~$15 less |
- Penelope Four Grain 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.
Penelope Four Grain
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/2 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
spice 8/3 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
oak 8/3 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 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.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
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 Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).