Wild Turkey Tradition 1995 14 Year Old Master Distiller

Wild Turkey Rye

On a sunny spring day, I got the idea to make an Old Fashioned, but what whisky to use for it? After other good experiences with Wild Turkey I gave this one a try. It has a fairly high Rye content in the mash; about 70% so I should be able to taste the rye very well. Nose: Red fruit like cherry and strawberry, big vanilla, light spicy rye notes...

Score 83/100

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Another gem from the wonderful world of bourbon. All the chocolaty oaky goodness in the nose comes rushing in when you take your first sip. Nice long and dry finish. Luckily I have a bottle that is straight out from the WT-03RB batch - the same one that Jim tasted from.

Score 92/100

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 Rare Breed

My last installment of the bottles I bought in N.C. this one was the W.T. barrel proof Rare Breed. The people at the Wild Turkey distillery produce an odd proof when they bottle Rare Breed (108.2/54.1%) which is quite lower than most bottlings and its only a little higher from its popular W.T. 101 which made it a fine candidate to be tasted. Nose:...

Score 80/100