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.
I've had plenty of 'top end' bourbons, but this is my favourite. Hits you with so much flavour from the off. An incredible long finish and smooth for a 50. Don't be put off by the 'bad bottle' reviews, I've been drinking this for years and it's never let me down. Much better than most of the £50 price range bottles.
I love WT 101. I’ve had many bourbons over the years and this is always my go to. I did recently have a bad bottle. It tasted like dirt.
The best whiskey I ever drank! The best God damn whiskey I ever had.
Having tasted quite a few bourbons in my price range I'd have to say this is up there fighting for top spot with Woodfords, an excellent drink with a nice kick to it.
An excellent bourbon with a great price tag.
