Wild Turkey Straight Bourbon Rare Breed Barrel Proof Whiskey
Wild Turkey Straight Bourbon Rare Breed Barrel Proof Whiskey
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Bourbon is an uncompromising, high-proof bourbon that showcases the intense, natural flavors developed through aging. This bourbon is a blend of 6-, 8-, and 12-year-old barrels, creating a well-balanced yet powerful spirit. Bottled at 116.8 proof without dilution, it delivers a bold and authentic bourbon experience, offering an uncut taste of Kentucky heritage. With a deep amber hue and a new label to match its robust character, Rare Breed is a favorite for those who appreciate the rich complexity of barrel-proof whiskey.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bottle for the bourbon drinker who has moved past the everyday pour and wants to taste whiskey closer to how it comes from the barrel. Wild Turkey blends 6-, 8- and 12-year-old barrels and bottles the result at 116.8 proof without dilution. The glass opens with deep caramel, vanilla, honey and toasted oak, then turns bold on the palate with cinnamon, black pepper and dried fruit before a long, warm, spicy finish. It makes a considered gift for a promotion, a retirement, Father's Day or a thank-you to the friend who always keeps a Glencairn within reach. Part of the pleasure is the ritual: the recipient can taste it neat, add a few drops of water to coax out more caramel and spice, or pour it over one large cube to soften the heat. It also makes a robust Old Fashioned or Manhattan when measured with a slightly lighter hand. Expect a deep amber pour and a bottle that rewards slow, curious sipping.
Pairs well with
- Pecan pie — The pie's toasted nuts and brown sugar echo the bourbon's caramel, honey and dried fruit notes.
- Black pepper smoked brisket — A peppery bark meets the whiskey's black pepper and rich oak, while its caramel sweetness balances the smoke.
- Celebrating a big promotion — A bold, uncut bourbon with a long, warm finish of spice and oak suits a milestone worth savoring slowly.
Questions about this bottle
What does barrel proof mean for Rare Breed?
Rare Breed is bottled at 116.8 proof, or 58.4% ABV, without dilution. That means it is not cut with water down to a standard bottling strength, so you taste the bourbon's full intensity, with bold caramel, vanilla and spice.
How old is the bourbon in this bottle?
Rare Breed is a blend of bourbons from 6-, 8- and 12-year-old barrels. Combining these ages is what gives it a balance of rich oak, caramel and dried fruit alongside its powerful, high-proof character.
What does Wild Turkey Rare Breed taste like?
The nose shows caramel and vanilla with baking spice, honey and toasted oak. On the palate, bold caramel and vanilla meet cinnamon, black pepper and dried fruit over rich oak, followed by a long, warm finish with lingering spice and oak.
What is the best way to drink it?
Sip it neat in a Glencairn for the full barrel-proof intensity. Add a few drops of water to open up the caramel, vanilla and spice, or serve it over one large cube. In an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, use slightly less than usual because it is strong.
