Known far and wide by bourbon enthusiasts everywhere is one of the best values in all of bourbon and the number 3 bottle on the list of best under $75 is none other than Wild Turkey's Rare Breed.  A long time release from Wild Turkey, Rare Breed comes in on the lower end of the price spectrum for this category but is big on flavor.  It often gets overlooked as a barrel proof product due to the fact that Wild Turkey enters this in the barrel at a much lower proof point than most barrel proof products.  Rare Breed enters around 110 or lower while most producers enter theirs at the maximum of 125.  As a result, Rare Breed ends up at a lower overall proof compared to others.  But that doesn't mean it has less flavor, not even close!

Stats: NAS (6,8,12 year barrel blend); 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley; 116.8 proof (varies by batch); $55

This, almost more than any Wild Turkey bottle, exemplifies the quintessential Wild Turkey profile.  The dusty oak (my favorite note), leather, caramel, and light citrus give way to a wonderfully enjoyable finish of rye spice.  This is one of the bottles I think of when I think about sitting in a dimly lit speakeasy with a cigar surrounded by leather furniture.  This needs to be a staple on your bar.  The profile at this price is incredible and not likely a value that you are going to beat.