As if the whiskey wasn't cool enough, you have to check out the custom artwork that Marc Burkhardt did If you're on the fence about Texas bourbon, you need to make this release your next sip.

Anise, dark plum. Oak is just barely dipped into a light citrus. Sweet and easy. Still pretty dark. No leather comes with those scents which makes me believe this is on the younger side; maybe around 5 Profile loses out on complexity, but makes up for it in high quality sweetness that lingers long.

Bits of dark molasses can be teased out on long inhales.

The finish draws out long, like a Hail Mary throw that you just know is going to be caught.

I get maraschino cherry, orange peel, dark red grape juice, and a powerhouse of creamy lemon frosting

inhales now, and what comes with it is the sad realization that there can't be light and beauty without darkness The finish goes long—though it lacks a true flavor—the mouthfeel more than makes up for a lack of character The fall off at the end makes me a bit worried about what might happen with long term oxidation of a

Oak bark, cinnamon stick and rich soil build as further air is drawn off the surface of the glass.

Dark cacao powder and coriander. The oak has something to it that makes it feel slightly muted; almost like it's been painted over on It's the same intense wave of sweet, dark, red fruit every time, but unfortunately doesn't seem to evolve

Overall the nose is quite punchy and bright which makes it hard to find the right depth for my nostrils Returning to the nose from a sip amplifies notes of leather, dark earth, cigar box and vanilla. I certainly won't be making any general statements about this release like I did in the introduction

A very special bottle celebrating Jimmy Russell's 60th year of making whiskey with Wild Turkey, this Age: Blend of 13 year and 16 year bourbons Further identification: The Diamond Anniversary comes in a dark Eventually develops into a bit of smooth leather & the dark old oak let's you know where all the flavor

Dark chocolate. Coming back to this there is still so much port influence on the palate; it's a rich, dark sweetness linger is incredibly long but a little one directional; not at all disappointing if you like that sweet dark I'll always be a fan of these releases and I hope to make some of these great batches last til next Winter

bring forth caramel-covered apples bubbling in cask iron on low heat, damp earth, and the skins of dark My last sip is filled with heat, gooey apple pie filling, and that unique funk that will likely make From learning the vast history of whiskey making to celebrating the passion of the industry, she tastes