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Wild Turkey 8-Year 101 (2002)
101 proof 8 years Bourbon Wild Turkey Lawrenceburg, KY $275–$300 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley

Rich and concentrated with overripe dark cherry, deep orange oil zest concentrate, abundant vanilla, and pronounced Wild Turkey funk layered throughout.

Cream soda and brown sugar sweetness with cinnamon baking spices and oily, lush mouthfeel. Abundant vanilla emerges with continued nosing, revealing multiple new flavor dimensions with each return to the glass.

Orange oil and cinnamon notes with a creamy, lingering sweetness that continues to evolve.

Impressive
A concentrated, multifaceted expression with luxurious mouthfeel and remarkable depth that continues to reveal new layers, representing an exceptional example of the age-stated Wild Turkey profile.
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Tasted on Episode 445 Crazy Eights: Exploring the Wild Turkey 8-Year Legacy