Wild Turkey 101 12 Year (Beyond Duplication)

I got the opportunity to buy this bottle at auction just a couple months ago, and I finally got around to trying it today. I've seen a lot of fantastic reviews for this, and as a turkey lover, I had to buy one when I got the chance. I've been a long-time lurker, and this is my first formal review, I figured would start contributing since this community has given me a lot of knowledge to support my most expensive hobby. So let's get into it! Nose: Sweet cherries, orange peels, dark caramel (almost a salty caramel), vanilla, cinnamon, sugar cookie dough, orange cream soda, and alot of ethanol. This nose suggests the whiskey is VERY strong. Palate: CINNAMON FOR DAYS, Sweet rich caramel, orange juice, cherry syrup, and a deep rich funky oak backbone. It's rich and smooth, not as strong as the nose suggests. Finish: Butterscotch, maple syrup, melted gooey caramel, rich oak, cherries, and oak tannins that make this finish linger for days. This is the best bourbon I own. Hands down. Yes, I paid close to $240 at auction for this, but it's worth it in my book. I think the deep oaky goodness is everything I am looking for in a classic, well aged bourbon, and this delivers! I really think this is the best bourbon I have, and I'll be cherishing this forever.

I love everything about this. It's not old enough to have that funk but my goodness this thing is near perfection. Maybe it is nostalgia but call it what you want. It checks off all the boxes sweet lil spicy oily coats the whole mouth. Finish is med long little citrusy and cinnamon. Its November in a glass

I cannot wait for this thing to open up a bit. It's the perfect expression of WT. Its sweet and spicy and oaky with Cinnamon and the perfect amount of heat. it gives me the tongue tingles and has "exceptional mouthfeel" (thats for you Chad) Fall is Turkey season and I bagged me a great one.