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Wild Turkey 101 (2018 Release)
101 proof 6-8 years Bourbon Wild Turkey Lawrenceburg, KY High rye (13% rye)

Signature funk with an aged, rick house smell; layered with vanilla, oak, toffee, and sweetness; hints of butterscotch candy (hard, old butterscotch in a yellow wrapper); older oak character.

Hot on entry with sweetness on the front and spice on the back; vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, and toasted oak; hints of leather and aged oak; slight chocolate notes reminiscent of Tootsie rolls; Sriracha-like spice character; balanced between sweetness and spice with multiple layers that develop with continued sipping.

Medium to long finish with the Kentucky hug (warm warming sensation); lingering spice and oak.

Above average
A solid mid-shelf bourbon with a classic spicy, layered profile that rewards patient sipping and appeals to those who appreciate Kentucky bourbon character.
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