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A Gobble of a Gamble

Counterfeit bourbon isn’t a new topic. Over the years, whiskey writers and podcasters have dedicated articles and episodes to this unfortunate dark side of our hobby. Occasionally, I’ve touched on it myself. But after reading Clay Risen’s latest piece …

The Kentucky Bourbon Benefit

In the coda of my last post, I touched on the tragedy of last week’s tornados and the immense destruction they caused in Western Kentucky. The devastation weighed heavily on my mind, as I’m certain it did for you. But out of the darkness, there was lig…

Wild Turkey 101 Rye (2021)

It’s that “most wonderful time of the year” again. So, what am I reaching for this holiday season? You guessed it – Wild Turkey 101 Rye. My affection for Wild Turkey 101 Rye as a Christmastime pour is well documented. There’s just something magic…

Celebrating Five Years with a 2000 Rare Breed

It may be hard to believe, but as of today this blog is officially five years old. Was I confident I had five years of Wild Turkey articles in me when I began? No, but it was fun. Thankfully, it’s still fun and very much rewarding. I’ve come a long way…

Wild Turkey Rare Breed NCF

By now, many of you have seen photos of NCF Rare Breed 116.8 on social media. This Wild Turkey travel-retail exclusive has made its way to online retailers, most notably Must Have Malts, and surely secondary whiskey markets as well. But the question re…

Wild Turkey Longbranch (2021)

Over the last three years, we’ve seen Wild Turkey’s Longbranch go from curious celebrity collaboration to a brand all its own.
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Master’s Keep One

After months of waiting, it’s finally here … Master’s Keep One. We’ve all heard the arguments: “toasted-barrel finishes are gimmicks,” “Wild Turkey must be running out of ideas,” etc. In all honesty, toasted-barrel finishes excite me as much as two fin…

Wild Turkey Unveils Master’s Keep One

Wild Turkey Bourbon has released the sixth limited edition bourbon in their Master’s Keep collection – a collaboration between Wild Turkey’s father-son master distiller team – this one called Master’s Keep One. Wild Turkey Master’s Keep One was matured in new oak barrels that have been toasted and charred and is said to contain notes […]

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