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Wild Turkey 8-Year 101 (2014)
101 proof
8 years
Bourbon
Wild Turkey
Lawrenceburg, KY
75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley
Nose
Distinctly funky and savory with cured meat, fennel, and salami notes. Rich toffee and caramel character. Turkey funk present. Funky, endearing quality that may challenge some palates.
Palate
Chewy, oily, and savory mouthfeel. Brown sugar sweetness distinct from citrusy honey notes. Rich tannin character. Dark chocolate and nutmeg. Caramelized crust emerging. Significant oak play with dryness that comes from tannin interaction.
Finish
Long-lasting oak dryness. Tannin-driven with continued dark fruit undercurrent.
Really good
A uniquely savory and funky expression with considerable oak integration and brown sugar sweetness, offering a distinctly different flavor profile from more refined Wild Turkey releases.
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