Wild Turkey 101 Jimmy Russell 70th Anniversary
101 Proof
8 Years
Straight Bourbon
Wild Turkey
$75-79
Nose
A lot of vanilla and bright cherries with baked apple pie, sweet caramel, and floral/herbal notes with fresh-cut grass and rosemary undertones.
Palate
Nice sweetness with spiciness and oakiness all at once, featuring soft chewy caramel, cherry notes, and nuttiness with great mouth feel and viscosity.
Finish
Lingering sweetness with a little spice on the back of the tongue that lingers.
Overall Score
4.5 / 5
A complex, well-crafted 8-year expression that honors Jimmy Russell's preferences with excellent value and genuine complexity.
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Undrinkable
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Very good
5.0
Perfection