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Wild Turkey Diamond Anniversary Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
November 27, 2018 (edited August 24, 2019)
Taste: Chilled neatly in a glen cairn glass
Nose: (3.5) Musty oak and barrel. Characteristic Wild Turkey nose which pleases me. Some vanilla but lacks some in complexity.
Palate: (4.25) The oak is upfront but gives way to an almost peanut brittle sweetness. As it catches air it releases more flavor like cherry syrup, and rye bread. What this lacks in complexity on the nose it makes up for on the palate. It makes me want to study it more.
Finish: (4.5) I love the finish. It balances sweetness and spice and then fades gradually without heating you up. It is a well conducted symphony on the finish. It is like rocking out to your favorite song after you have dialed up the perfect EQ.
I am a big Wild Turkey admirer and not turned off by some of the "reputation" prejudice that the brand gets. I will say though that the price point is high by comparison to other Wild Turkey premiums. I got just as much enjoyment from Russell 10 yr SiB and Rare Breed for half the bottle price. That saying......go get you some Diamond Anniversary because now I feel a need to buy Master's Keep for a side by side comparison!
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@dubz480 I agree with you about the premium pricing thing. Is it 129.00/ bottle good? My answer would be- DEPENDS. If you are a Jimmy and Eddie fan- yes because there is alot of WT history in the presentation, palette, and finish. If you are a flat out bourbon fan- no. I agree that there is so much better per ounce price out there. It is a must have for WT fans though I think because it is part of a bigger brand evolution story.
Glad you liked this one a little more than me. It's a lovely pour, I just didn't get the "wow" factor I get with some other expensive limited releases. That said, I'd take another pour any day!