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Wild Turkey 101 Jimmy's 70th Anniversary Edition
101 proof
8 years
Bourbon
Wild Turkey
Lawrenceburg, KY
$79
75% corn, 12% rye, 13% malted barley
Nose
Bright cherries, vanilla, baked apple pie, and sweet caramel with good overall sweetness and aromatic complexity.
Palate
Full-bodied and chewy with immediate sweetness, balanced spiciness, and oakiness; soft chewy caramel character; extra aged oak bite and nice viscosity at 101 proof.
Finish
Lingering sweetness with a spice that lingers on the back of the tongue.
Excellent
A well-crafted, limited-production tribute to Jimmy Russell that delivers the signature Wild Turkey character with impressive balance and complexity for an eight-year expression.
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Forgettable
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