Kentucky Spirit

Kentucky Spirit: Camp Nelson Comparison

One question I’ve received more than any other this year is … Is Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit dead? Despite what my 2019 article might lead you to believe, Kentucky Spirit is alive and well.  So why the confusion? This year Campari introduced a new labe…

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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Sugar House Showdown

A few months ago, I received a thoughtful surprise from a whiskey friend: two private-barrel bottlings from The Sugar House in Detroit, MI. While it’s uncommon for consumers to have bar selections, having two aged around twelve years – one a Kent…

Private Barrel Reboot

What’s up with Wild Turkey’s private barrel program? That’s the question I’ve been fielding lately, and I understand why. There have been notable delays, with some 2020-2021 bottles taking over a year to make it to retailers post selection. As for 2022…

Wild Turkey Campus Comparison

Earlier this week, I came to the realization that I’ve yet to undertake a comparison of whiskeys aged at each of Wild Turkey’s maturation campuses: Tyrone, Camp Nelson, and McBrayer. Considering I have newly acquired Kentucky Spirit bottles from each (…

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