This bottling of Wild Turkey has been aged for at least six years before coming out of the barrel at 109 proof. The whiskey is only diluted slightly before bottling at 101 proof with plenty of pep.
The nose is quite subdued, yet there remains a beautiful toffeyed sweetness. Notes of toasty oak and melted vanilla ice cream, a touch of zesty citrus and butterscotch. The palate is full and rich with notes of cigar box sweetness, pepper, caramel, or ‘carmel’ should I say? Notes of honey on granary toast with a little melted butter. The finish is long and rich with spice and toast notes.
The world of Bourbon is full of single bottlings and special releases, all at premium prices. It's getting hard to find good bourbon at reasonable prices. Wild Turkey 101 knocks it out of the park. This is a great whiskey that I keep coming back to again and again. It's consistently good and never disappoints. Are there better bourbons for more money? Yes. Are there worse bourbons for more money? Also yes. This is a seriously underrated bourbon that offers excellent value for money
This is my partner's favourite tipple and I always get him a bottle as a treat on special occasions.
I drink this with a little water at bedtime. It’s great tasting and has a good length - a perfect sipping bourbon. I imagine this in a mint julep. Old Fashioned, Manhattan too. But for me shines drink simply. Good Price point too.
In every way, value for money, quality, taste and smoothness. For a spirit that far overstrenth it slips down like honey. Would I buy it again, you bet I will.
I love a good whiskey, be it bourbon, rye, scotch, or Irish. I've had the privilege to taste many all over the world. None though keep me coming back the way this bourbon does. Great sipping straight, or with ice. Occasionally, I add a little bit of seltzer. The thing that bugs me though is, many people scoff at it, or turn their noses up at such a reasonably price whiskey, often brought to wild parties. I love it though, and will continues to imbibe it for as long as I'm on this planet.
