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Wild Turkey 8-Year 101 — Jimmy Russell 70th Anniversary (2024)
101 proof 8 years Bourbon Wild Turkey Lawrenceburg, KY $70 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley

Highly aromatic with citrus, honey, and fresh greenish peanut notes. Overripe dark cherry prominent. Cologne-like quality to the aroma. Clean and bright presentation.

Soft and viscous with buttery mid-palate character. Savory and sweet in balance. Overripe cherries and dark fruit. Gentle, waves of flavor that require attention to fully appreciate. Less of the typical baking spice punch.

Subtle and dissipating, lacking the pronounced baking spice bite of other expressions in this lineup. Short to medium length.

Very good
A refined, aromatic expression with softer edges and a buttery character that suggests careful selection of older barrels blended to create a nuanced, gentle sipper.
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Tasted on Episode 445 Crazy Eights: Exploring the Wild Turkey 8-Year Legacy