Wild Turkey 101
101 proof
6–8 years
Bourbon
Wild Turkey
$23
75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley
Nose
Toffee, caramel, rich leather, and pipe tobacco. Oak and notes of older whiskey present on the nose.
Palate
Maple syrup sweetness with a warm honey quality that develops as it sits in the glass. Sweet caramel forward.
Finish
Cracked black pepper and a dry, oaky fade. Medium length with no residual sweetness on the back end.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A reliable, well-balanced bourbon that delivers classic Wild Turkey character with surprising depth for the price point.
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Perfection
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