Zachary-Robbins
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
December 11, 2020 (edited January 2, 2021)
Barrel No. 489, Warehouse A, Rick 4
Bottled on 07-27-18
Open 4 months
Nose - Caramel, burnt sugar, black pepper, vanilla, baking spices, fresh leather, corn dust, light oak and ethanol.
Palate - Up front it is vanilla, butterscotch, and baking spices, a little hint of caramel and dark fruits. Finish is medium length with stronger than expected oak tannins, medium ethanol, dry baking spices and black pepper, sugary notes disappear.
I've always avoided Kentucky Spirit due to its price, but Durham ABC was clearing out the old version of the bottles for $34.95. A $25 discount, so I figured why not? This is about what I expected, a perfectly serviceable bourbon that I would be happier with if it was the only Wild Turkey option. It isn't, and it isn't an improvement over WT101. I tried this blind against WT101, which I'll post as a separate review. Spoiler alert - I couldn't tell the difference.
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@Zachary-Robbins I have to try this now! This feels like it has to be false, but only one way to find out! Will report back...
@Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington My brother and I tried this blind against a 200 mL travel flask of WT101 and couldn't tell the difference. I see zero reason to buy this unless you're part of the barrel pick, the pricing doesn't make sense considering their other offerings.
I’ve always wondered if bottlings from different rickhouses would make this a worthwhile experiment. I’m assuming A is Camp Nelson A, where most WT single barrel bottlings seem to come from. I’d be interested to try a CNB or CNH/K/etc. Until then it’s rare breed and RR single barrel all the way.