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Bourbon Review: Wild Turkey Rare Breed

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Bourbon Review: Wild Turkey Rare Breed

With a mash-bill of 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% malted barley, Wild Turkey have made themselves famous across the world some of the most consistent and great value products on the market.

by Phil Dwyer
February 25, 2025

Phil Dwyer is a whisky enthusiast, YouTuber, and manager of The Whisky Shop Manchester, UK.

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About:

A world famous batch bourbon from the folks over at Wild Turkey. With a mash-bill of 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% malted barley, Wild Turkey have made themselves famous across the world some of the most consistent and great value products on the market. Wild Turkey Rare Breed is a barrel-proof bourbon celebrated for its bold, robust flavour that artfully balances spicy, sweet, and oaky notes.

Appearance:

Bronze

Nose:

Coca-Cola, Anjelica root, lemon grass, brow sugar, liquorice, buttery corn, marzipan, cinnamon, all spice, brown butter, brown sugar, fresh mint.

Palate:

The first sip of this will turn you into Al Pacino, lots of ‘Woah!’ Starts off a little more savoury with dill and some more rye heavy elements.

Liquorice, garram marsala, cooking spices, butterscotch, an amazing buttery texture, menthol, more fresh mint, warming oak, barrel char.

Finish:

An extremely long finish that balances up so many sweet and savoury flavors all in one. Bourbon can be a savoury lead profile at times, but it tends to be one way or another, unless your Wild Turkey and you can just do both.

Comments:

Excellent. I would love to taste it in single barrel form, that would be another world. Wild Turkey, if you’re reading, please release a single barrel rare breed. I’ll pay. You can’t be without a bottle of this if you like bourbon, it is a must.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer's passion for whisky is undeniable. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil manages The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curates an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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