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Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Bourbon

Wild Turkey // Kentucky, USA

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  • 1095 Reviews

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2.97
2.97 out of 5 stars
( Total review count: 1095 )

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.

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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.

    • age
      NAS
    • Cost
    • abv
      40.5
  • Bourbon
    Produced anywhere in USA; Mash bill of at least 51% corn; aged in new, charred oak containers.
  • Cask Type
    new, 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
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Flavor Profile

Rich & Spicy

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