Wild Turkey Bourbon 101

Sweet, cherry, light spice. Not a ton of body, but you can’t have it all, especially at this price point/availability. It’s a whiskey shelf staple for a reason.

Spicy, rich, bit of a burn on the finish. A little more sweet and mellow with a few drops of water

I have always preferred scotch to bourbon. Until now. The bourbons I've had in the past were sickenly sweet to me. Then I tried Wild Turkey 101. It was love at first taste. The sweetness is subdued and the nauseating cherry taste is far in the background. Everything works perfectly together in this spectacular recipe. I love the proof and the rounded semi-dry flavor. I enjoy it neat with one large ice cube. A 2oz pour keeps the flavor from being overly diluted all the way down. Even in Canada, where it sells for $42, I am a happy man.

Light amber color, a bit like weak tea. The nose is a little hard to get past the alcohol, but there are some cinnamon notes. It lets you know it’s 101 proof on the first taste. You also get some caramel and pepper notes. The oak comes through on the finish, but overall this is nothing to spectacular. A touch of water really helps to open things up and mute the alcohol. Definitely some brown sugar and cinnamon with a slightly peppery kick. Definitely a mid grade bourbon. Recommend it with a touch of ice to dilute it slightly, or if you want to forget about life as quickly as possible.

Wow! Delicious, especially for the price!!