Summary
Wild Turkey 101 is a Kentucky straight bourbon with a well-known high-proof style, bottled at 50.5% ABV. The 8-year age statement suggests a fuller, more mature take on the distillery's bold house character.
For a novice drinker, expect a bourbon that feels rich and robust rather than light or delicate. It is generally associated with classic notes of vanilla, caramel, oak, and baking spice, with the higher strength bringing extra intensity and warmth.
Common Notes
Tasting Notes
- Nose
- Vanilla, caramel, oak, and baking spice with a notably robust, high-proof character.
- Palate
- Rich caramel and vanilla lead into oak, spice, and a full, warming bourbon sweetness.
- Finish
- Long, warming, and spicy, with lingering oak and sweet notes.
Additional Details
- Brand
- Wild Turkey
- Series
- n/a
- Distilled At
- Bottled By
- unknown
- ABV
- 50.5%
