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Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon 750 Ml

$135.00 $114.75

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Rare Breed was first released in 1991. Since then, there have been over 10 batches released. The batches were once denoted by a batch number, but more recently only by a unique proof. Rare Breed is a blend of 6, 8, and 12-year-old bourbons, and though this blend of ages is not detailed on the label, it has been confirmed by Wild Turkey Brand Ambassador Matt Gandolfo in a Bourbon Pursuit podcast.

Wild Turkey uses a single mash bill for all of their bourbons and bottles Rare Breed at barrel proof. Wild Turkey’s barrel entry proof is relatively low at 107 to 115, up from 105 at one time, resulting in a low bottling proof by comparison to competitors’ barrel proof products.

Since its first release in 1991, the Rare Breed label design has changed three times, with a fourth label change registered on the TTB website. While the TTB label suggests the next batch will be 116.8 proof, this is subject to change.

Nose:

Bold and spicy. Subtle hints of raw grains mingle with peppery seasoned wood. Rye spice is most prominent along with a healthy dose of alcohol that tingles my nostrils.

palate:

It has a big, spicy pop upfront. Bold rye, pepper, and a small amount of seasoned oak give way to a developing sweetness. From nose to palate it has a fairly singular focus on spicy elements. While not bad, it’s rather one-dimensional up to this point.

finish:

Spicy rye and seasoned oak carry over into the finish, however sweet cane sugar, lightly caramelized wood, and vanilla take over as the spice dissipates. The sweetness lingers for some time with only subtle hints of rye spice remaining in the background. It’s an enjoyable finish you can chew on and without question the highlight of each sip.

uniqueness:

Rare Breed was first released in 1991 and along with Bookers, remains one of the longest-running barrel-proof bourbons on the market. Anecdotally speaking, I feel Rare Breed is not given as much attention as it deserves. This is possibly due to its proof being on the lower end of the spectrum for a barrel-proof bourbon, along with other Wild Turkey brands that may cannibalize its own consumer base to some extent.
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon 750 Ml $135.00 $114.75
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