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