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Old 09-28-2017, 04:25 AM   #1
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How about some Wild Turkey 101?

That good old Wild Turkey from Kentucky is the subject of my latest feature on the Cigar Weekly Home Page. Have yourself a 'look-see' HERE.

WT101 has long been one of my favourite Bourbons. How does it rank in your books? And, as always, I hope you enjoy the read.

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Old 09-28-2017, 07:38 AM   #2
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A never-disappoint beverage.
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Old 09-28-2017, 10:23 AM   #3
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Top notch. I pick it over anything in that price range.

When I was growing up it was the benchmark.
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Old 09-28-2017, 07:37 PM   #4
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Nice review...

As I have said many times before Woodford Reserve is my go to...

Have been trying a couple of others , don't like Buffalo Trace (sorry John) , currently into Angels Envy , it's too smooth... I blow thru it too fast...

I had been considering the 101 based on a couple of friends suggestion... I have to be careful on their recommendations as they can afford anything pretty much... (Willet , Pappy etc...) and now your review...

So , if I try 101 , chances it's up my alley ??

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Great work as always, Doug. It amazes me how refined your palate is.

I see they've changed labels. Any corresponding changes to the mashbill or aging like some other bourbons?
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So, if I try 101, chances it's up my alley??
I'd say there are two key differences between Woodford Reserve and WT101, Dan. The WR is more floral (even a little 'funky') on the nose, and displays just a faint hint of smokiness as well. The WT101 is, perhaps, a touch sweeter on the palate, although that sweetness is handily counterpointed by the rye 'snap' and oak. I'll admit I've never been a big fan of Woodford Reserve (either the regular bottling or the Double Barrel version). I find it a serviceable 'middle of the road' sort of Bourbon, but little more.
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Any corresponding changes to the mashbill or aging like some other bourbons?
The current expression is certainly a younger whiskey overall than those WT101 releases of old. My guess is that there's a good dollup of 3-to-4-year old spirit (along with the stated 'up to 6 to 8-year old' whiskies) in the mix. The main area in which this change makes itself known (at least to my palate) is in a slight diminution in textural richness. The actual flavour profile, however, doesn't seem to have been altered all that much.
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I don't drink WT often, but often enough to appreciate it. Recent sampling, I agree, it is younger, but not so young as to be a concern that it 'is not what it once was'.

I think younger rather than changed mashbill is the trend right now across the spectrum

Not entirely on topic here but I passed on an opportunity for Handy at 600 or Stagg at 700 or Parker Heritage 27 year at 2800 yesterday. Also passed on 50 year old Tamdhu at 18,000
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I guess I'll look for the old label until it's gone.
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I guess I'll look for the old label until it's gone.
The changes between the two no-age-statement releases are minimal (if at all existent). There IS a difference, however, between the 8-year old version of yore and newer NAS releases.

Dusty shelf searches, anyone?
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