Wild Turkey Kentucky Legend

Wild Turkey 101

This, personally, is a whiskey that takes me back a little as it was a symbol of a good time and it was the first whiskey I ever attempted to decipher. Age is believed to be between 6-8 years. (From multiple sources.) Anyways lets get to that review: Color: A deep burnt red orange/orange. Nose: Gentle yet sweet with caramel, brown sugar, and some...

Score 81/100

Wild Turkey 101

I've had a few bottles of WT 101 the last few years and normally wouldn't sit and write a review of them since I have one up already and I'm sure most people are familiar with WT 101 (at least in N America). However, I have this bottle that is way above average compared to others I've owned so I thought I would give it the time of day for a write...

Score 89/100

Wild Turkey Russell's Reserve Rye 6 Year Old

Russell's Reserve is the selection of master distiller Jimmy Russell of Austin Nichols/Wild Turkey, in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Nose: oak, caramel, vanilla Taste: this comes on with a lot of low wood notes early, is rather sweet, but that sweetness is disguised by the strong rye spices. This has a much lower pitch than most ryes, but not nearly as...

Score 88/100

Wild Turkey 101

Nose: WT101 has nice aromas coming off the glass: barrel char, oak, corn, hot cinnamon (think hot cinnamon candy, not cinnamon strudel). However, I have always found WT101 difficult to nose because if you inhale too much, it burns your nostrils (though you don't really smell the alcohol - just feel it). And no, I am no newbie to high-strength...

Score 82/100