Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
June 8, 2021 (edited January 10, 2022)
Notes from memory here. This pour was free to me. I mean to say that this was poured at bar where my division was hosting a graduation celebration. So essentially I've slaved away and been underpaid to get to this point, making this the most expensive pour I've ever had.
As compared to standard 101 this has less caramel on the nose and more wood and varnish. The bubble-gum sweetness and caramel are there but in the back seat. The mouthfeel seems a little heavier and the rye spice a little more predominant with a tannic but moderate finish where the classic bubble gum and caramel balance out the wood.
As others have said this is good, but is it 3x as good as WT 101 for the price? I would say absolutely not and for the same $ there are better options (including the 116 proof Rare Breed and 110 proof RR single barrel). In the event that a barrel pick is done by a reputable source it might be worth a shot but otherwise save your money. Score here reflects value. I wound up sipping 1791 full proof after this and the upgrade was astounding.
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@BDanner that bottle going away was a huge loss.
I agree that this was a more "refined" WT101. The VFM just isn't there for me (especially since they dropped the unique fantail bottle).
@WhiskeyLonghorn There isn't a good reason unless you get to do a barrel pick yourself. It's oddly one of the more overpriced bourbons. At least the pricey Jack Daniel's SiB is significantly better than standard or Gentleman Jack.
@WhiskeyLonghorn It's a refined 101 and if you don't think 101 needs refinement, ignore it. if you do then the price might be high but it is what it is. I'm a guy who doesn't like the 101 because it needs more refinement so I like this. I however am with you on the price. To me 101 isn't good enough to drink and this is over priced. I'm one of these guys who wants to love turkey, but they just can't get price and quality in line for me.
I think this has been Jimmy's baby for so long that it stays in circulation out of respect for him. I've still not tried it, but every review I read essentially calls it $60 101, and at that price, why?