Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon (750Ml)

Wild Turkey Rare Breed is a barrel proof Kentucky straight bourbon from Lawrenceburg. It blends 6, 8 and 12 year old Wild Turkey stocks. No water goes in before bottling. You taste it the way it came out of the barrel, at 116.8 proof.

Lift the glass and caramel apple greets you first. Honey, vanilla, rye spice and charred oak build behind it. On the palate it runs warm and a little smoky, with grain and spice in the middle. The finish is smooth and long. Spice and dried fruit hang on while the warmth slowly fades.

Competition judges like it too. Rare Breed won Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2021. It took Gold with 94 points at the New York International Spirits Competition in 2020. The Beverage Testing Institute added Gold and 93 points in 2021.

Wild Turkey suggests you drink it neat or with a touch of ice. A few drops of water calm the heat if the proof feels strong. It also holds its ground in a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned, where softer bourbons fade.

At the table, try it with smoked brisket, BBQ ribs, aged cheddar or a square of dark chocolate. It is a natural choice if you want a full-strength bourbon with real depth and a fair price.