Wild Turkey Bourbon 101

cherry

Dark caramel, vanilla, tobacco. Very tasty!

Ah, WT101. I went through 3 bottles of you purely on old fashioneds before discovering your true value. WT101 is a special bourbon for many a bourbon fan, and for good reason. The nose is all things one looks for in classic bourbon - sweet with hints of spice, leather and tobacco. The palate carries on from the nose and adds oak and vanilla. The medium finish is warm, mouth-coating and satisfying. While not a mind-blowing whiskey, it isn't meant to be. Wild Turkey 101 is THE quintessential bourbon experience, especially for beginners. THIS is what bourbon can and should be. 101 outpaces many a whiskey double it's price and easily beats anything in the same price-range. A blend of 6 and 8 year bourbons, you'll be hard pressed to find a better sipper or mixer for the price.

2017 I gave it only 3 stars, 2023 it’s a strong 4+, always have a bottle in the cabinet and an unopened ready to go. All bourbons lead back to WT101.