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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Stagg
Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Stagg sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$45 less | ~$70 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Stagg 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.
Stagg
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/10 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Stagg 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat (Stagg).