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Wild Turkey 8-Year 101 (2025 Release)
101 proof 8 years Bourbon Wild Turkey Lawrenceburg, KY $45 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley

Lemon-forward citrus rather than the typical orange zest, with peanut shell and green peanut notes. Noticeable clove and aromatic spice, with rice coming through. Baker's cocoa layered beneath caramel. Rye notes shine more prominently than typical Wild Turkey expressions.

Nice sweetness with caramel and baking spices coming forward. Honey-roasted peanut character, dark chocolate (bitter, not sweet), and nutmeg essence. White pepper and black pepper spice in the middle of the tongue. Chewy mouthfeel.

Spicy finish dominated by clove and white pepper. Pop Rocks-like sensation in the very back. Clovey notes linger.

Noteworthy
A pleasant surprise with amplified caramel, chocolate, and peanut notes and a notably spicier, rye-forward profile that improves significantly as it opens up in the glass.
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Tasted on Episode 445 Crazy Eights: Exploring the Wild Turkey 8-Year Legacy