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This is the only Whiskey Barons release that made a significant impression. Still overpriced like its two predecessors in the series. But now that the brouhaha around it is several years past, I can appreciate this Wild Turkey riff for what it is—good bourbon. So long ol’ feller. Cheers! Took the Monterey cocktail recipe, swapped in maple syrup for the simple syrup, et voila! The Autumn in Monterey cocktail. For something both refreshing and cozy, I recommend it. Cheers! Oooo this one has legit intrigue. Proper notes to come, but out of the gate I’ll say there’s a waltz going on here between dark fruit, coffee, and chocolate notes that is worthy of a dramatic mystery. Cheers!

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Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17 Year (2015)
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Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17 Year (2015)

WILD TURKEY MASTER’S KEEP 17 YEAR 2015 release MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF – … Continue reading Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17 Year (2015)

2 Books + 2 Bourbons: American Spirit with Russell’s Reserve SiB / Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon? with Knob Creek 25th
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2 Books + 2 Bourbons: American Spirit with Russell’s Reserve SiB / Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon? with Knob Creek 25th

AMERICAN SPIRIT Wild Turkey Bourbon From Ripy to Russell BY – David Jennings PUBLISHER – Mascot Books YEAR – 2020 … Continue reading 2 Books + 2 Bourbons: American Spirit with Russell’s Reserve SiB / Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon? with Knob Creek 25th

Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel
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Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel

ELIJAH CRAIG 18 YEAR SINGLE BARREL Barrel #4778, bottled on 11/15/19 MASH BILL – 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% barley … Continue reading Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel

Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Revival
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Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Revival

WILD TURKEY MASTER’S KEEP REVIVAL Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks (2018) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% barley … Continue reading Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Revival

Comparison: Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye / Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye
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Comparison: Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye / Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye

MASTER’S KEEP CORNERSTONE RYE 2019 annual limited edition  MASH BILL – 37% corn, 51% rye, 12% barley PROOF – 109 … Continue reading Comparison: Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye / Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye

Toasting Jimmy Russell’s 65th Anniversary as Master Distiller at Wild Turkey
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Toasting Jimmy Russell’s 65th Anniversary as Master Distiller at Wild Turkey

Jimmy Russell, one of the few truly legendary and living master distillers of this or any era, celebrates his 65th … Continue reading Toasting Jimmy Russell’s 65th Anniversary as Master Distiller at Wild Turkey

W.B. Saffell Batch #1
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W.B. Saffell Batch #1

W.B. SAFFELL BATCH #1 MASH BILL – Wild Turkey (75% corn, 13% rye, 12% barley) PROOF – 107 AGE – … Continue reading W.B. Saffell Batch #1

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