Tastes

Another winner by Parker and Craig Beam. An unusual bottle since it isn't "bourbon." Cask strength - so prepare yourself for the burn as it is definitely there and it lingers for quite a while. A very different flavor profile - but worth a try if you can find it.

Very nice. Just a hint of rye spice and a short burn make this easy to drink. Some finished whiskeys are overly sweet, but this one seems to strike a good balance. I will definitely be grabbing a second bottle to set aside - my first will not last long.

I am a Texan but I am not a fan of Texas bourbons. They seem to all taste about the same to me - very heavy on the corn. This one was no exception. I shared a bottle with friends and the consensus was "pretty good, but not at all worth the price."

Parker Beam said it all (and I can only paraphrase), 'This is what I think bourbon should be.' I believe Parker knows what he's talking about! I had this in a blind tasting where it was the unanimous winner for the night. Full bodied with rich flavors of leather and vanilla, and an oily texture that allows them to really linger. Only a moderate burn going down, but it hangs there for a wonderfully long time. I loved this tasting and feel fortunate to have an unopened bottle in my cabinet.

This is a well balanced and easy to drink WT. While the proof came in surprisingly below 90, nothing is missing from the Wild Turkey flavor profile. It does seem lacking, in my opinion, when compared to Russell's Reserve Single Barrel. However, I have only had one glass so far and that may not be a fair comparison. At $135 I will want to savor this for quite a while...