Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Bourbon

Mint and sweet caramel, floral vanilla and cereal on the nose. Spice and dry oak and vanilla, then brown sugar in the mouth. Medium body and mouthfeel. Ethanol and heat builds in a spicy grain finish. Opens up with a little ice/water, and lets some orange flavors show. This is a balanced spice-sweet-oak bourbon, making it easy to drink, yet still has teeth at 116.8. Not single barrel, but blended barrel proof, and I love barrel proof whiskeys.

The nose has notes of spicy caramel, orange, vanilla, cloves, and cinnamon. This has a very full mouth feel. On the tongue, slightly burnt caramel, orange peel, and oak are in the forefront and the finish has cinnamon and vanilla.

Nose: *makes whistling sound that says damn! That's a hot nose.* With my nose at a greater distance this time, I'm finding strong vanilla and caramel, cherry, and stewed fruits like caramelized apples from a pie. Oak is present but not profound or overpowering. I also get like a creamy vanilla frosting. Sip # 1: warm rye spice and heat, definitely get some nuttiness to it, like salted peanuts, finish lingers around and keeps.that salty peanut going . Subtle warmth in chest. Nose # 2: cherry is coming through stronger now. Starting to get that salty nut in the nose as well. Sip #2: this is super tasty and complex. So many good things going on. Mouth feel is very rich and coats the palate, flavors burst from all directions, and the nose continues to develop into a wonderful bouquet of warm scents. This is phenomenal for 45 bucks.i would buy this bottle again in a heartbeat!

Just hot. With water it is really good.