Wild Turkey 101 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Product of: United States

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Fondly known as '101' after its alcohol proof, Wild Turkey 101 has long enjoyed something of a cult status amongst bourbon aficionados. The Austin Nichols Distillery, which makes Wild Turkey, cultivates its own yeast strain and uses a mash bill that is high in corn with barley and rye.

Wild Turkey 101 is distilled from a mash bill of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley, matured of 6 to 7 years with some 8 year old bourbons in the blend. (Wild Turkey 101 was exclusively available in Europe with an 8 year old age statement but in 2012/13 it was bought in line with its domestic USA market.)

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 05/02/2017

Appearance:

Clear, deep coppery amber.

Aroma:

Popcorn and toasty oak with buttery toffee, vanilla and faint orange zest.

Taste:

Full-bodied bourbon with a spicy kick of rye, dry oak, buttery, pepper and cinnamon spiced toasty corn with dried fruits, chocolate, cocoa, gingerbread, vanilla and toffee.

Aftertaste:

Burnt caramel and tobacco with orange zest, cinnamon and pepper spice. Spice lingers for some time.

Overall:

A bourbon that has the power and spice of a classic American rye whiskey but with sweet vanilla and smoothing buttery notes. Beautifully balanced.