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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Put Wild Turkey Rare Breed next to Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) +6 proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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.
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/7 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 8/8 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 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.
- Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).