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Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
February 2, 2019 (edited March 31, 2021)
Picked up a bottle of this on a whim. My first one in ages. I'm going to try and review it on its own merit and not compare it to it's 101 brother. Sampled in a Glencairn...
NOSE: General Sweetness. Toffee, Butterscotch, Vanilla, Slightly Floral with a Hint of Citrus. A touch of the Dry Dusty WT Funk. A hint of Oak.
NEAT: Not a lot of complexity which is a little surprising considering all the notes I am getting from the nose. Vanilla sweetness, a touch of Rye Spice, and a little oak. Finishes with minimal heat. Thinnish mouthfeel but coats the palate in lingering oak and pepper spice.
SPLASH: A few drops of water brighten the nose, accentuating the Floral Note, but burying everything else. Takes away what little spiciness was on the palate, but does pull out a little more oak.
VERDICT: Nice. I find it a little on the light side and missing the heavy oak notes of the 101. Conversely, I find the 101 to be a bit heavy and needing air and dilution to hit my bourbon sweet spot. Maybe that's why I liked the Longbranch so much? It's almost like a blend of the two. However, this is very good and is probably (along with Four Roses) among my favorite 80 proofers.
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Yes, I found the air made a world of difference on this one as well. Cheers!