![]() Is it a quality pour that I always have available in my liquor cabinet? Hell yes! I believe Wild Turkey 101 sets out to be the “working man’s” pour and it does a great job at that, but what really impresses me is that is has enough substance to be enjoyed on the enthusiast level. Is Wild Turkey 101 a complex symphony of smell and taste? No. Caramel and nut butter soon work their way in, elevating the overall. The black pepper from the palate lingers in the back of my throat creating a slightly unpleasant “heart burn” sensation, other than that the normal bourbon notes of vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon linger for a decent length of time. Allspice backbone with pepper and brown sugar. A dash of black pepper on the back of the palate. The most famous Wild Turkey whiskey review is that it is best on the rocks. Intro: In the U.S., Wild Turkeys flagship 101 bourbon has no age statement. The palate is dominated by baking spices with just enough vanilla and caramel to help balance out the spice level. (Tasted neat from a Sterling Neat Taster.) Color in the Glassīuttered Rye toast, baked graham cracker pie crust, cinnamon, honey, and orange peel Palate Oh how I’ve had a rollercoaster relationship with Wild Turkey 101 over the years from the good old college nights of finding something cheap that packed a punch in the ABV department (and the usually abysmal mornings that followed), to scoffing at the thought of drinking WT101 with so many “higher quality” whiskey out there, and finally to the well bourbon hunting is starting to get old so I’m going to find an easily accessible everyday drinker. ![]()
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