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.
Love its old school goodness. Great flavor as described in it's adverts without the alcohol overbearing. Tasty treat!
This is the one of my favorite bourbons. I can get a 750 ml bottle of this for $19.99 at my local liquor store. Can’t beat that price for a bourbon that delivers the taste of WT 101. Highly recommend this bourbon for the price. I enjoy this whiskey straight or on the rocks-Enjoy!
Where many high profile bourbons fall short due to harshness or simple lack of flavour, this delivers in spades
WT101 is not a high rye whiskey as noted by some here. The mashbill is 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley & the rye character is barely noticeable...if at all. That peppery character is likely due to the new charred oak barrels. Although, Some people might be getting the WT101 Rye (green label) mixed up with the WT101 Bourbon (red label). WT101 Bourbon is an excellent value & darn good bourbon.
It's consummately delicious!
