Wild Turkey Bourbon 101

Nose: Fairly straighforward with a lot of the basic whisky notes here. Vanilla, oak, some baking spaces. There is more complexity here, i can pick up new notes all the time with this. Sometimes ill pick up roasted hazelnuts, others ill get red grapes. Palate: Oak and spices like cinnamon come through here. Again complexity is nice here, a lot of different flavors i can pick up, like vanilla, red fruit, nuts. For me personally, i get a weird sour tang on the back of the palate that is really off putting. Finish: Medium finish, and light to medium mouthfeel. Cinnamon and Coriander are the thing i get most. A solid whiskey thats has a slightly different flavor profile and feel than other whiskeys in its range. I didn’t jive with it a ton, but definitely worth trying.

The nose on this pour comes across as Maraschino cherries, dusty corn, cinnamon, and brown sugar. It doesn't wow you but hints at what is to come. The same notes explode across your tongue on first sip as the 101 proof carries them beautifully lead by the cherry and dusty corn. I know not all like the dusty note but I love it. The finish is fairly long if not simple. A beautiful cinnamon cherry spice gives you a lengthy fairwell. I know many people say it, but this is simply one of the best value bourbons out there. Even in Manitoba, Canada, the $42 price tag is very approachable. Very happy to have this as my daily pour. I can't see it ever leaving my shelf.