Since its introduction in the early 1940s, Wild Turkey 101 has carried an eight-year age statement. Many presume the age statement was dropped entirely in the early 1990s. It was dropped, but only for the United States. Eight-year Wild Turkey 101 lived…
Back in February, I published a Russell’s Reserve rye comparison. My goal wasn’t to determine the superior whiskey, but rather, to illustrate which might fare best for you, the reader. After all, each expression has its own strengths, specifications, a…
Before bourbon, I had fewer friends. To the outsider, this might sound strange. But to the majority of us in the whiskey community, it rings true. The relationships fostered within this hobby eclipse any rare bottle or remarkable flavor profile. Friend…
I recently acquired a 2022 Camp Nelson B Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel selection that, in some ways, reminds me of releases from 2016-2018.
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Every Cheesy Gold Foil is undoubtedly special, but as a buddy of mine recently stated, 1988’s hits differently.
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Earlier this week, Campari released its year-end financial results for 2022. With the exception of well-deserved praise for Wild Turkey’s performance (up 48.9% over the last three years), it landed with a thud for many whiskey enthusiasts. Granted, the…
It’s been almost a year since I last reviewed a whiskey from Wild Turkey’s rye portfolio. Seeing how I recently purchased two 2022 Russell’s Reserve rye expressions, Russell’s Reserve Six Year Old Rye and Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye, why not re…
In 2017, I was introduced to late-1990’s Wild Turkey Kentucky Legend, or “Donut,” as it’s often called. I was immediately impressed with the additional depth and complexity of a Wild Turkey single barrel bottled at full barrel strength. And it only mad…
Of the six years I’ve covered Wild Turkey, I can’t think of a more eventful year than 2022. From barrel picks at the distillery, to press trips and a day spent as a camp instructor, I had the fortune of experiencing the brand from the inside out. I acc…
It recently occurred to me that I’ve yet to write about my last visit to Kentucky – well, Kentucky and Indiana. Along with selecting two incredible barrels at Wild Turkey (more on that in a future installment), not to mention an epic Patreon meet…
