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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Put Wild Turkey Rare Breed next to Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$20 less | ~$65 – $75 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 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.
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
spice 8/6 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
heat 8/9 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year: Willett's own young distillate at full barrel proof. It is loud and sweet, all caramel corn, pastry and citrus, with a lot of heat for a four-year bourbon. Proof varies by batch.
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 Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year if you want a young, hot, barrel-proof pour that shows off Willett's own distillate.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).