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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Wild Turkey Rare Breed next to Redemption Bourbon and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) +32 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$25 – $32 ~$22 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.
Redemption Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).