As one of the few American distilleries to remain dedicated to the art of rye whiskey making, Wild Turkey Distillerys Rare Breed Rye is the real deal, uncut and non-chill filtered. This barrel-proof, rye is bottled directly from the barrels at the 112.2 proof it reaches in those barrels. It is sister to award-winning Rare Breed Bourbon and the first permanent super-premium rye in the Wild Turkey family.

Tasting Notes:

Taste:Sweet caramel and fruit at the start that gives way to a complex flavor of wood and rye spices.

Aroma:Starts sweet with caramel apple up front, followed by rich and complex layers of honey, vanilla, rye grain spice, and charred oak underneath.

Finish:Smooth and drawn-out, where lingering spice flavors mingle with dried fruit and a pleasant fading warmth.

Process:112.2 Barrel-proof, non-chill filtered blend of 4-, 6-, and 8-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye.

“This well-balanced rye falls right in the sweet spot between spicy and sweet. Classic rye spices – cinnamon, clove, black pepper – set off less conventional ones like sarsaparilla, hops and cardamom. There is a good oily/viscous weight to it, which adds a creamy texture to the softerflavoursof malted chocolate, brown bread and sweet grain breakfast cereal.” – Amanda Schuster, Distiller