Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Bourbon hails from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, where the Ripy family began distilling in 1869. The Wild Turkey brand itself was established in the 1940s. Rare Breed, one of the first barrel proof bourbons widely available, was introduced in 1991. The Wild Turkey distillery, now part of the Campari Group, is renowned for its traditional methods and the long tenure of Master Distiller Jimmy Russell and his son, Eddie Russell, the only active father-son master distiller duo in bourbon. Rare Breed is a small batch blend of 6, 8, and 12-year-old bourbons, bottled unfiltered, showcasing the classic Wild Turkey high-rye mash bill.

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Bourbon brings a bold, unapologetic character to your home bar with its warm, smoky flavors of grain and spice, alongside notes of vanilla, caramel, and a hint of orange. This uncut-with-water bourbon, a blend of 6, 8, and 12-year-old stocks, stands up beautifully in spirit-forward cocktails like an Old Fashioned or a Boulevardier, where its robust profile can truly shine without getting lost. It also makes a mean Whiskey Sour, its inherent sweetness and spice playing well with citrus.

Expect a welcoming aroma of toffee, orange zest, and seasoned oak. The palate delivers a robust mix of sweet maple, caramel, and leather, with a spicy rye kick and hints of tobacco and clementine. It finishes long, with sweet caramel and maple beautifully balancing the spice, layered with leather and citrus notes.