Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Description

Wild Turkey “Rare Breed” Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Volume: 75cl | ABV: 58.4% (116.8 Proof) | Category: Barrel-Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon | Region: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA | Mashbill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley | Presentation: Classic Wild Turkey Bottle with Premium Labeling

An Uncompromised Masterpiece of Cask-Strength Craftsmanship

Crafted at the historic Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Rare Breed represents the pinnacle of the distillery’s bold house style. First introduced to give enthusiasts a direct window into master-distilled barrel strength, this expression is blended meticulously from hand-selected stocks aged between 6, 8, and 12 years. Bottled directly from the barrel with zero dilution, it captures the raw, unfiltered intensity and authentic depth of traditional Kentucky whiskey.

Low Barrel Entry Proof and Non-Chill Filtered Perfection

What sets Rare Breed apart in the crowded landscape of cask-strength bourbon is Wild Turkey’s commitment to a remarkably low barrel entry proof (107 to 115 proof). Because the distillate enters the barrel at a lower proof, less water is stripped or added later, allowing a higher concentration of authentic grain characteristics, natural wood sugars, and rich esters to survive the maturation process. Left non-chill filtered, it retains its full, oily body and robust aromatic structure.

An Exquisite, Layered Tasting Profile

Wild Turkey Rare Breed delivers a powerful, complex, and deeply rewarding sensory journey:

• Color: Deep, glowing mahogany with rich amber highlights.

• Nose: Intensely aromatic, warm, and inviting. Waves of toasted caramel, vanilla bean, and butterscotch lead the way, complemented by secondary layers of sweet baked apple, honeyed almonds, candied orange peel, and underlying charred oak.

• Palate: Immeasurably rich, viscous, and full-bodied on the entry. The palate coats the mouth with dense notes of dark toffee, brown sugar, and maple syrup, which quickly transition into signature rye-driven spices—cracked black pepper, cinnamon, and clove—balanced by rich leather and tobacco.

• Finish: Exceptionally long, warming, and powerful. The “Kentucky hug” gradually fades, leaving a lingering echo of sweet oak tannins, dark cocoa, baking spice, and a clean, dry citrus zest.

An Essential Essential for Every Whiskey Library

Celebrated by international critics and crowned with top honors at global spirits competitions, Wild Turkey Rare Breed is widely considered an absolute masterclass in cask-strength blending. Whether enjoyed neat, opened with a few drops of spring water to unlock further aromatics, or utilized to anchor an elite Manhattan or Old Fashioned, it offers an unforgettable tasting experience