It’s been a few years since we last saw Tyrone’s rickhouse K available in Wild Turkey’s private barrel program. Needless to say, I was elated to learn we’d be seeing it again in 2021. What makes K so special? For starters, I’ve long referred to K…
Buffalo Trace announces George T. Stagg will be excluded from 2021’s Antique Collection and everyone loses their minds, right? Wrong. The unexpected news means very little to me, and honestly, plenty of whiskey fans as well. Besides, most enthusiasts r…
I can’t overstate the value of having good friends in whiskey – especially good friends who appreciate Wild Turkey. One such friend is David James, Wild Turkey aficionado and collector extraordinaire. David literally owns a museum dedicated to Wi…
A few months ago, I declared a goal to review each core Wild Turkey expression before the end of the year. Consider this post progress. It’s not that I need or even want to review American Honey Sting. No one asked for it (especially my wallet), yet he…
I’d like to preface this post by wishing Jimmy Russell a happy 67th anniversary at Wild Turkey Distillery. Since 1954, Jimmy has crafted the finest bourbon and rye whiskey in the world (that’s a fact) – a remarkable accomplishment by an equally r…
On the surface, there’s nothing particularly unique about this travel-retail Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, save for its box and bottle size.
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These days, life is everything but simple. Every time you turn on the TV, read the newspaper, or open your favorite social media app, the world seems to be flailing in chaos. The whiskey world isn’t much different – at least on the surface. There…
Whether you’re new to Wild Turkey or a longtime fan, if you’re into private barrel selections you’ve likely heard of rickhouse G. Often cited as Eddie Russell’s favorite rickhouse, G has a reputation for aging choice whiskey. From Russell’s Reserve Sin…
Like the 2001 Wild Turkey 101 in my glass, the best we can do is savor what we have while we have it.
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