Wild Turkey Bourbon 101

(Old 2013 release) Strong bite of heat and heaps of vanilla on the nose, cream brulee showing up when intensely swirled. Drank neat, tastes of alpenliebe caramel candies and some cherry backed with strong alcohol that numbs the tip of your tongue and insides of your lips, but all seemingly tainted with bitter wax. With a little a water, a very fleeting hint of dark bread can randomly show up. Medium mouthfeel with a strong alcoholic finish, and a strong astringent, cotton candy-like on the exhale.

This was a real surprise, It's very very good.

Great value

I jump back and forth between this and Old Grand Dad Bonded for my favorite all-purpose bourbon to keep around. If it's going on the rocks or in a cocktail, I think this one wins.

Aroma is a bit like a refined woody alcohol swab. Flavor is quite nice considering how strong this drink is. Flavor has cedar wood chips and cinnamon and smoked salmon skin. Of course there’s the warm alcohol bite to go along with that, but I count this among my top favorites.