Wild Turkey Rye 101

I finally found a bottle of this outstanding rye whiskey. The times I have seen it I did not need another rye and when I did look for it I could not find it. I picked this up for $18 on sale and what a wonderful deal it is. In the glass, it is a light amber almost like scotch and it coats the sides nicely. On the nose, I get some ethonal but also baking spices and something else like dark fruit or spiced fruit. The body is bold but not harsh with the baking spice and vanilla/oak coming out. The finish is wonderfully long and only a bit hot. For the price, this is one of the best rye whiskeys on the market. I still like 13th Colony rye but it is twice the price. In Old Fashioneds and Manhattans this is amazing especially in Manhattans with really good vermouth like Cocchi Torino or Byrrh this humble spirit becomes a home run hitter and is head and shoulders above its 80 something proof little cousin. In the near future, I am going to do a rye tasting and this is going to be a part of it. This I will make room in my bar for it. Enjoy.

Warm caramel entry that slowly builds in heat and spice. Ends with a warm lingering heat

Solid...but the honey/apple combo makes this a little sweeter than I prefer.