Wild Turkey 101 Proof Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)

This is the original Wild Turkey as made by the company's founders, the Ripy Family. It was selected out of 400 to represent Kentucky at the World Fair in 1893. The style blends 6, 7, and 8-year-old bourbons using a 75% Corn, 13% Rye and 12% Malted Barley mashbill. As many competitors distill at higher (and less expensive) proofs, they must add water to bring down the proof of their bourbons. Wild Turkey, on the other hand, comes out of the barrel at about 109° allowing the distiller to add little water and retain the true characteristics of the bourbon flavour. So although it's not barrel proof, is very close to what came right out of the barrel. Jimmy Russell likens it to making a great soup; if you cook it longer at a lower temperature, you retain the best flavours. 50.5%.Alc/vol.

Other reviews...Perhaps the most corn rich of all the major Kentucky Bourbons. 93 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2020

Cotton candy, campfire smoke, cinnamon, pilsner beer, butterscotch, and vanilla start a whiskey conversation that's about balance, easy sipping, and the pursuit of spice. Around mid-palate, a plethora of baking spices—clove, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, and allspice—charms the senses. It's set up to be a great run, but the approach softens toward the finish with muted brown sugar appearing. Still, the flavor and balance make for a fun sipper and great cocktail mixer. 86 points - whiskyadvocate.com

A surprisingly layered and robust flavor experience for a budget bourbon that might be too hot for some, but near-perfect for others. - breakingbourbon.com