{"product_id":"wild-turkey-rare-breed-w-t-03-94-109-6-proof-375ml","title":"Wild Turkey Rare Breed W-T-03-94 109.6 Proof 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild Turkey Rare Breed W-T-03-94 109.6 Proof 375ml is an early release from Wild Turkey's Rare Breed lineup — one of the first widely distributed barrel-proof bourbons in American whiskey. The \"W-T-03-94\" batch code designates this as a 1994 production run. Rare Breed is a blend of 6, 8, and 12-year Wild Turkey bourbon, bottled at barrel proof without dilution or chill filtration. The \"03-94\" coding indicates the third batch produced in 1994 — an era when barrel-proof offerings were far less common than today, making this a historically significant expression in the American whiskey market. The 375ml format adds further collectible appeal as a half-bottle from this early run.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Wild Turkey rye spice, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold and full-bodied — corn sweetness, cinnamon, charred oak, brown sugar, peppery Wild Turkey signature rye\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering spice and a clean, satisfying fade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Barrel Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eWild Turkey Distillery, Lawrenceburg, KY\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eRare Breed\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBatch Code\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eW-T-03-94 (Batch 3, 1994)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBlend\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e6, 8, and 12 Year Wild Turkey bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eProof\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e109.6 (54.8% ABV)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFiltration\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered, barrel proof\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e375ml\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does the batch code \"W-T-03-94\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"W-T\" designates Wild Turkey; \"03\" is the batch number within the year; \"94\" is the production year — 1994. Early batch codes like this are how collectors document and track vintage Rare Breed releases. The W-T-03-94 is specifically sought because early 1990s Rare Breed batches represent Wild Turkey at its most traditional, before modern production changes.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eHow does vintage 1994 Rare Breed compare to current releases?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 1994 Rare Breed uses the same basic formula — blended 6\/8\/12-year barrel proof — but the underlying distillate from the early 1990s reflects Wild Turkey's historic high-rye mash bill and the barrel entry practices of that era. Many collectors consider early Rare Breed batches to have a more intense, characterful profile than later releases.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhy is the 375ml format collectible?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eHalf-bottle formats from vintage releases are inherently scarcer than the corresponding 750ml releases and were typically produced in smaller quantities. A 1994 vintage 375ml Rare Breed in collectable condition is a meaningful find for Wild Turkey enthusiasts tracking the brand's history.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What does the batch code 'W-T-03-94' mean?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"'W-T' designates Wild Turkey; '03' is the batch number; '94' is the production year — 1994. 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