Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Bourbon

Coming back to this after the first bottle I had after the change over to 116.8, which I judged quite harshly. It drinks much kinder than it did then. And it's one of the few whiskies that I think actually gets better with a bit of water. Without water it just feels like a hot 101 and is fairly uninteresting. With some water it gets much sweeter, more floral, and makes for a pretty nice dram.

Top 5 in my collection. Smells as good as it tastes. Hits the palate full-on and then lingers with a steady finish. Classic WT and a bargain for $50

Burnt caramel and spearmint on the nose Thick texture with concentrsted honey notes up front that finishes with a satisfying rye spice. Strikes a great balance between sweetness and spice. Fairly subtle heat for the proof. Lingers with vanilla and caramel notes. A drop of water opens up hints of maple syrup Need to try the rest of the line and some Russell’s

Spicy but complex. A little harsh but finishes okay. Does not quite live up to the hype.