Dylan-Northrup
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
October 1, 2018 (edited September 28, 2019)
On the nose I get sweet maple syrup on buttered pancakes with a touch of cinnamon. Aromas of caramel popcorn, fresh baked corn bread, oak, pipe tobacco, cool mint leaves, with a hint of orange peel and maraschino cherries.
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Very dense and rich on the palate with a syrupy sweetness coating the mouth before giving way to a spreading warmth and peppery spice. Flavours of dark toffee, sweet vanilla, mint, Luxardo cherries, popcorn, cinnamon, peppercorns, chili powder, leather, tobacco and candied orange peel.
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The warm finish lingers with corn bread, mint, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, pepper, orange and cherry candy.
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With a few drops of water, the nose opens up to much more intense aromas. The palate retains that syrupy texture, with an amped up sweetness and more balanced spice, revealing more oak and barrel char towards the finish. More astringent, bringing some dryness to the palate, tempering that intense sweetness.
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Bourbon Mark: 96
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Just a fantastic bourbon! I love Wild Turkey. Rare Breed is so rich and flavourful, with a perfect balance of spirit and oak. I was surprised when comparing to 101, that I actually find Rare Breed is easier to drink at full strength! Very impressive stuff.
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@BDanner Really, I think I’ve been a fan of a Wild Turkey since I first tried it, but especially after having more experience with Bourbon, it’s just classically good whiskey, and this Rare Breed is delivering everything at a higher level with the full Barrel Proof! Love it!
I agree! The 101 had to grow on me, but I liked the Rare Breed from the get-go.