Frank is back with his thoughts on another Wild Turkey rarity. This time it’s a New York, NY bottling of Wild Turkey 101 (likely one of the last with that label). Enjoy! dj Ask a Wild Turkey nut (is there an à la mode moniker for us folks?) about…
Frank is back with his thoughts on another Wild Turkey rarity. This time it’s a New York, NY bottling of Wild Turkey 101 (likely one of the last with that label). Enjoy! dj Ask a Wild Turkey nut (is there an à la mode moniker for us folks?) about certain significant time periods in the […]
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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…
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 on in the export market, especially Japan, and continues to do so to […]
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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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Every Cheesy Gold Foil is undoubtedly special, but as a buddy of mine recently stated, 1988’s hits differently.
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On September 10, 1954, Jimmy Russell first punched the clock at the distillery that would become known as Wild Turkey. He hasn’t stopped. Today marks Jimmy Russell’s 68th year at Wild Turkey. Can you imagine working 68 years at the same job – at …
On September 10, 1954, Jimmy Russell first punched the clock at the distillery that would become known as Wild Turkey. He hasn’t stopped. Today marks Jimmy Russell’s 68th year at Wild Turkey. Can you imagine working 68 years at the same job – at the same location? Incredible. Much like the whiskey Jimmy has spent […]
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In January 2018, I published my first “Wild Turkey Wish List.” I’m happy to report that four years later, another wish has been granted – the return of Wild Turkey 101 12-Year. After a ten-year hiatus that seemed like forever, the fan-favorite ex…
In January 2018, I published my first “Wild Turkey Wish List.” I’m happy to report that four years later, another wish has been granted – the return of Wild Turkey 101 12-Year. After a ten-year hiatus that seemed like forever, the fan-favorite expression is finally making its way back to retail shelves. There is, however, […]
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Russell’s Reserve 13 mania has again begun, and with it, droves of whiskey enthusiasts will soon be monitoring websites, scouring liquor stores, and enlisting the help of friends and family across the country. While I have nothing but praise for 2021’s…
Russell’s Reserve 13 mania has again begun, and with it, droves of whiskey enthusiasts will soon be monitoring websites, scouring liquor stores, and enlisting the help of friends and family across the country. While I have nothing but praise for 2021’s Russell’s 13, let’s be honest – virtually no one outside of Campari has tasted […]
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I’ll begin this post with a short, but important statement. Like alcohol, tobacco should only be enjoyed by adults of legal age; moreover, it should be enjoyed responsibly and in moderation. Whiskey and cigars have shared an association for generations…
I’ll begin this post with a short, but important statement. Like alcohol, tobacco should only be enjoyed by adults of legal age; moreover, it should be enjoyed responsibly and in moderation. Whiskey and cigars have shared an association for generations. Wild Turkey’s Jimmy Russell often recounts that when he first hit the road to introduce […]
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There was a time I was convinced I could review a Wild Turkey 101 bottling from every year. Well, maybe not every year. But from 1971 onward, sure. Things started well. Within the first three years of this blog, I managed to cover numerous releases fro…
There was a time I was convinced I could review a Wild Turkey 101 bottling from every year. Well, maybe not every year. But from 1971 onward, sure. Things started well. Within the first three years of this blog, I managed to cover numerous releases from the 1970s through the 1990s, all without too much […]
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Love it or hate it, it’s time for the inevitable year-end “top whiskey” lists to flood social media. Not that it’s necessarily a bad thing. Sure, some are pure clickbait – even worse, paid promotionals. But given an honest perspective and a prope…
Love it or hate it, it’s time for the inevitable year-end “top whiskey” lists to flood social media. Not that it’s necessarily a bad thing. Sure, some are pure clickbait – even worse, paid promotionals. But given an honest perspective and a proper dose of substance, lists of annual favorites can be informative and fun. […]
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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…
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’s so many new and mysterious brands it’s hard to keep […]
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