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Wild Turkey 101
101 proof
Blend of 6 and 8-year bourbon
Bourbon
Wild Turkey
Lawrenceburg, KY
$22–$28
75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley
Nose
Ethanol-forward with rye spice and baking spices upfront; oak present with assertive alcohol character.
Palate
Spicy oak bomb with baking spices and rye-driven flavor; toffee present with a sharp, peppery heat.
Finish
Sharp heat with dry oak dominance; shorter finish but satisfying with pronounced spice and smoke character.
Above average
A versatile, affordable workhorse that delivers bold spice and oak character at an exceptional proof-to-price ratio, equally at home neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail.
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