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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Comparing Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) +26 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 ~$6 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- 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.
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
spice 8/5 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).