Wild Turkey 8 Year Old No.7

Wild Turkey 101

This was possibly the first bourbon I had that really sold me to it as a quality product worth investigating further - and I've barely scratched the surface to be fair. From what I gather this is a favourite in the US but seems to carry a, perhaps, rather unfortunate association with red necks in vests and general blue collar shenanigans. I'm...

Score 87/100

Wild Turkey 101

Next to the 81 Proof, which means as much as 40,5% ABV, there is also a version called 101 Proof. Hence, this one has an alcohol percentage of 50,5%. The nose is very similar to the 81 Proof. This is very likely the same stuff, but simply bottled at a higher strength. For here again I get raisins, chewing tobacco and maple syrup. It is also quite...

Score 77/100

Wild Turkey Russell's Reserve Rye 6 Year Old

Russell's Reserve is the selection of master distiller Jimmy Russell of Austin Nichols/Wild Turkey, in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Nose: oak, caramel, vanilla Taste: this comes on with a lot of low wood notes early, is rather sweet, but that sweetness is disguised by the strong rye spices. This has a much lower pitch than most ryes, but not nearly as...

Score 88/100

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Note: review is from a 50 ml miniature bottle. Nose: corn, oak, barrel char, vanilla. When I've had Rare Breed before, I've always particularly enjoyed the red-fruit notes I get, but I can't find them this time. Wait, there it is! It's a nice round nice with depth, and the red-fruit is discernable. Palate: there's vanilla and corn sweetness, and...

Score 84/100