The Year of Wild Turkey
I think it’s fair to say that 2024 was THE year for Wild Turkey.
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Four Alternatives to Russell’s 15
Russell’s Reserve 15 fever is here! And if you’re like me, you’re still hunting for a bottle. I did, however, receive a two-ounce media sample earlier this month (sincerest thanks to the Russell’s Reserve team). I published my initial thoughts on Patre…
Wild Turkey’s Triumph (Part 1)
Back in 2018, I published “The New Golden Age of Wild Turkey (and Why You Should be Paying Attention).” In that post I looked back on the history of the brand, divided it into eras, and concluded by speculating on its future. As I was reading it over r…
Renegades and Raconteurs
In whiskey enthusiasm, each day is an adventure inching you closer to an even greater adventure. The key is finding friends to share those adventures with.
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Wild Turkey Wish List (2024)
Happy Turkey Day! Back in December 2019, I published my 2020 Wild Turkey Wish List. It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since that post. How time flies! Surely, some of the items on that list have been addressed by now, but let’s take a look just…
An Event for Generations
There are certain moments in my whiskey journey that I’ll never forget (most of which were firsts): my first sip of 1980’s Wild Turkey, meeting Jimmy and Eddie Russell for the first time, my first Russell’s Reserve private selection, the publication of…
Building a Turkey Bar (for $200)
Not too long after I started writing about whiskey, a challenge circulated on the popular bourbon blogs of the time: building a whiskey bar for $100. While technically doable in 2023, if you want to assemble a range of high-quality whiskeys that excel …
Russell’s Reserve KOBBE Comparison
When you think about your life, what stands out most: the people you’ve met or the experiences you’ve had? There’s no wrong answer, of course, but I’ve often found the best of times occur with the best of people. I was able to enjoy one such occurrence…
An Unforgettable First
Any first experience at Wild Turkey is memorable, but your first private barrel selection at the storied distillery is unforgettable.
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The Gobble Trinity
Out of the many Wild Turkey blends I’ve ventured over the years, “W. B. Hackell” is probably my favorite. Its base originates from a 50/50 combination of Rare Breed and Russell’s Reserve 10-Year, which I first heard of in early 2019 as “Poor Man’s Saff…