Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon

The original Wild Turkey is a telling example of how average an all-time classic straight bourbon can really be and why the word "classic" is a bit overestimated in terms of whiskey. To the nose - chocolate, plum, fresh grass, a bit spiritous. To the taste - smooth “straight” bourbon to the core with silky hints of caramel, spices and raisins. Finish is unimpressive and very predictable. Tbh I liked it in a manner and it's a decent drink so to say but I'd rather replace it with a less promoted but more remarkable bourbon since there's some in the market.

My first bourbon since younger times with JD & coke. L: Deep gold color with pale amber hues. Medium crest with large diffuse legs falling quite fast. N: Vanilla, cream corn, cinnamon, rye bread, baking spices, overripe apples & pears, cooked white peaches. Faint vegetal notes reminiscent of Oolong tea & grass. M: Full bodied, light sweetness, oily with soft tannins, a light tartness & a mellow burn. Similar flavors although bolder & fruitier. O: Great first impression with this bourbon. I love the rye notes I pick up in this & the fact that the vanilla is not overwhelming.