Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell 70th Anniversary Release

Bold, rich, semisweet, herbal and spicy, quintessential Wild Turkey. So good!

Color: Medium copper-amber Nose: Nice aromatic nose of maple, molasses, and oak. Holiday spices, as well. Palate: (drank with an ice cube) Medium mouth feel — not syrupy, not watery. Cherries and more cherries on the opening sip....spicy-sweet....nice dose of butter (as in butter pound cake) hits you several sips in. The only time I've ever gotten that was from Russell's Reserve (go figure!). Spicy oakiness follows that up. Finish: Medium finish with the oak and spice elements dominating. BUT... there's also a hint of "orange creamsicle" in there, along with some slight bitterness. This might be my favorite WT I've ever had (I've had the Straight, 101, Rare Breed, and Longbranch). I bought this bottle a couple weeks ago, and backed it up yesterday on a hunch. That was a smart move. It's supposedly going to be a limited release. Never really sure WHAT that means half the time, but I didn't want to take any chances. Solid 4.5 stars!

Neat The nose tells you this is not rarebreed or 101. Sweet sweet wine meets a flower field. The first sip expodes into cherry, syrup, zest, and peaches. The finish is oak, sour droplets, and an invitation to sip again.