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…
I saw the headline this week “Private Barrel Kentucky Bourbon In Legal Jeopardy” from Whiskycast’s Mark Gillespie (very good guy btw who runs a terrific show). I immediately thought to myself “Oh sh**, there’s no way”. But when it comes to booze and laws, hey, anything can happen. Look at Prohibition. A tingle of fear slowly crept in. […]
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A brief change of direction … Back in September, I had the pleasure of selecting a Westland American Single Malt Whiskey cask in collaboration with Malt Review and friends. It was an exciting tasting, with three distinct casks to consider. The first, c…
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…
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…
