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