Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bourbon
Wild Turkey // Kentucky, USA
Aged on average 6 to 8 years this replacement for the Turkey 80 was brought about for a couple of reasons. It has an ever so slight higher proof and a different blend for the 'mixology' crowd and some speculate that it was a way for Jimmy's son Eddie Russell to make his statement on the company. Aged using new American oak barrels with an "alligator char" (char no.
4). Formerly known as Wild Turkey 81, a package redesign and straightforward name change to Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon occurred in 2016. .
Aged on average 6 to 8 years this replacement for the Turkey 80 was brought about for a couple of reasons. It has an ever so slight higher proof and a different blend for the 'mixology' crowd and some speculate that it was a way for Jimmy's son Eddie Russell to make his statement on the company. Aged using new American oak barrels with an "alligator char" (char no. 4). Formerly known as Wild Turkey 81, a package redesign and straightforward name change to Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon occurred in 2016.
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ageNAS
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Cost
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abv40.5
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BourbonProduced anywhere in USA; Mash bill of at least 51% corn; aged in new, charred oak containers.
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Cask Typenew, charred American oak
Tasting Notes
"On the nose, you'll find vanilla, peaches, corn, and rye. The palate is full of oak and shows the woody influences of charred sugars, nutmeg, and other baking spices. There's a minty hint found throughout the bourbon and the finish is moderate in length with sweet corn, apples, and dark rye."
Added by
Rob Morton
Score
84