Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Bourbon

A few drops. Drops really open up the nose on this. The caramels and baking spice really shine through. Could spend a while just enjoying the nose. Smooth mouth feel but drops took away the creamy texture. The drops made it extremely easy drinking. Hits you with a blast of vanilla but nullified the heat and legs.

Excellent for my palate. Super underrated IMO. Nose is very ethanol forward initially but after sitting for a few minutes get a lot of vanilla, sugar and oak notes. The initial mouth feel is probably the most enjoyable aspect of this Bourbon for me. Very light and coating with a rush of sweetness. Get a lot of brown sugar and vanilla on the palate. The finish is short and spicy. Every aspect of this bourbon is enjoyable. Haven’t seen any glowing reviews of this bourbon but for me it’s one of the best bangs for your buck. Highly recommend.

bold flavor

Fairly sweet, was hoping it would be richer. OK barrel proof offering, but not outstanding.

The alcohol leads the way in your nose. I don't get a lot more, some burnt sugar. On the palate, it's more of the same, the high alcohol is obvious, but it is surprisingly smooth. Unfortunately, it leaves a bitter aftertaste in my mouth. It is a very dry whiskey.

That is legit. Deep caramel and vanilla notes with a hint of mint. The feel is a little less creamy than I was expected. The initial taste had a surprising bitterness which makes the punch of sweet flavors all the more prominent. Candy corn just punches me in the face and it lingers for so long. This is delicious.

The underdog mentality simply oozes out of the bottle. For the price this sits on the shelf for, its remarkable that it competes with the likes of Booker’s, Stagg Jr, and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Upon the first nosing, you find blueberry cobbler, Snickerdoodles, and pine needles. After 10 minutes, aromas of figs, corn pudding, and mint chocolate chip ice cream creep in. You can distinguish all the notes with ease. Then on to the palate. Initially, you feel how oily this is. You first pick up those figs, but the mid-palate transitions to charred pie crust and leather. The finish cleans everything up with vanilla butter cream and pine sap. If you’re ever in a bind and need a barrel proof expression, you can always count on Rare Breed. Delicious!