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This is quite a distance away from the Wild Turkey distillery grounds in Nelson County, which houses This distinct differentiation has given longtime fans of Wild Turkey heart palpitations attempting to The wood and metal rickhouses that Wild Turkey would later call the Camp Nelson warehouses (A through The year 2009 saw Campari buying the Wild Turkey brand and its associated assets, including the rights Company on Label:  Distilled & bottled by the Wild Turkey Distilling Company , Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

David Jennings, the sensational eminent source for all things Wild Turkey, notes that these rickhouses Hitting retailers at an MSRP of $250 meant that only ardent fans of Wild Turkey, flippers, and collectors Company on Label:   Wild Turkey Distillery Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill To me, it doesn't drink all that far off from Wild Turkey 101, a staple bourbon in the whiskey world. This is a far cry from Wild Turkey greatness.

In Bardstown Bourbon Company's latest distillery reserve release, its commitment to innovation is showcased in a Garryana Oak barrel finished bourbon, offered in 375ml bottles exclusively at its gift shop and tasting room in Louisville. This particular expression features a blend of 3 bourbons, aged 9 and 10 years, each with a different mashbill of corn, rye, and malted barley. The blend was finished (also known as double barrled, for those paying attention) for 10 months in 10 custom barrels, homemade by  Oregon Barrel Works , a micro-cooperage producing just 1,000 barrels a year. For those who nerd out on cooperage, here's where it gets neat. Garryana oak, the wood used for the finishing barrels, is a native oak to the Pacific Northwest. Garryana is a white oak with more irregular, knottier grain, making it more difficult to work with than American oak, which is why it's typically used as a finishing barrel. Additionally, garryana oak tends to impart a more earthy, forest-like quality and spice-forward tones due to the chemistry of different oak compounds. Specifically, Garryana carries a higher quantity of nuanced tannins than traditional American oak. For those wanting more information on why and how oak matters in whiskey, check out this article from Whisky Advocate I'll be honest, the thought of cutting down these trees to make double oak whiskey clenched my heart when I first opened the box and absorbed the details on the label. Until a disclaimer (of sorts) was presented inside the box. The trees cannot be farmed or cut at will. They can only be gathered from fallen trees and sanctioned harvests, then sent to the artisans at Oregon Barrel Works to mill, season, build, and toast, all on site. It seems Bardstown Bourbon Company is on a mission of flavor, with the finishing barrel front and center in crafting this limited release. The barrels used to age this blend also feature a three-hour toast to unlock deeper flavor and complexity in the red layer, and were aged on the 6th floor of the Bardstown warehouse during the summer as well. I think it's great that a brand like Bardstown can partner with a micro-cooperage like Oregon Barrel Works to create a rare and unique expression. Thank you to the team at Bardstown Bourbon for providing a bottle to taste through for a no-strings-attached review. I would not have had the opportunity to try this without the gene rosi ty of brands like Bardstown. It is our mission here at AmongstTheWhiskey.com , to review on sober palates at least three times so we can offer candid and well explored takes on the experience. I personally do not get paid for these reviews, nor do I err on the side of dishonesty to maintain brand loyalty. My mission is to review the whiskey in my glass and provide honest assessments for those seeking to be more informed and intentional in their whiskey choices. And since you're here, that means you. Thank you! Onward to the tasting notes, shall we? Company on Label:  Bardstown Bourbon Company Whiskey Type:  A blend of straight bourbon whiskey finished in garryana oak barrels Mash Bill Percentages: 80% Kentucky Bourbon (70 corn, 18 rye, 12 malted barley), 12% Indiana bourbon (75 corn, 25 rye, 4 malted barley), and 8% Kentucky bourbon (74 corn, 18 rye, 8 malted barley) Proof:  107.5 ° Age:  9 years (9 to 10 years) MSRP: $99.99 Further Identification:  The blend aged in 10 garryana oak barrels for 10 months Nose:  The aromas open with rich allspice and whole roasted coffee beans, with a sweet kick of brown sugar, butterscotch, and musty oak. My eyebrows are raised. I'm intrigued. Swirling releases notes of crème brûlée, in addition to diner coffee and a cream cheese danish. After a bit of rest in the glass, the aromas develop into more floral and potpourri tones. The oak is quite pronounced but in a nostalgic way for me, like walking through an old wood barn with light shining through the cracks, reflecting specks of dust that take on the appearance of glitter. There’s a bit of a meatiness to this, too, like steak dredges found at the bottom of a cast-iron skillet. Slowly, I work my way through, as a nice melody of vanilla, butterscotch, and allspice ebb and flow in my nostrils. After twenty minutes, the nose turns to buttercream frosting, quite the surprise, and one that has me eager to finally take a sip. After several sips, the oak is much more pronounced on the nose, with more citrus notes that align with the experience I had on the palate. There's also more ethanol wafting out of my glass. But that blows off quickly. Digging my nose deep in the glass, I tease out some leather and tobacco, but it’s faint and fighting against the oak spice. That alone has me curious about the unfinished blend. The empty glass smells like tissue paper and an empty vanilla ice cream carton. Palate:  It's a lively first sip that leads with a silky mouthfeel. Classic bourbon notes of caramel and vanilla are present and accounted for—never tardy, those two, with a blend like this. Not long after, oak spice rushes in like it's got something really important to say, then kind of stalls out until mid palate, which presents as a symphony of allspice, cinnamon, and clove—well-balanced in composition. It's the finish that holds the spiciest experience, but, being the first sip in several days, I know better than to trust this as the truth. A second sip reinforces and amplifies what was found in the first: vanilla and caramel, with the tiniest hint of plum and, ah, yes, butterscotch. The cinnamon spice, hot tamales candies to be specific, comes in fast and hot again before rushing into a bit of a drying citrus note. The linger reminds me of grocery store key lime pie, kind of strange, kind of okay. Additional sips and swishes balance and marry the flavors on my tongue, which I consider a lovely way to layer a tasting experience. My final sip is one I’m not sad to see arrive, but all the same, I’m glad to have tasted something familiar yet different. TL;DR: A unique taste on double oaked whiskey well worth sipping Rating:  4/5 Really good. I want one of these on my shelf. Rebarreling whiskey can truly be hit or miss, with many check marks in the "miss" category for me. This particular offering is undoubtedly unique; that's true just by reading about it. The barrels used to finish relatively older whiskey worked out in Bardstown's favor. Was this because of the rare garryana oak? The toasting process of the barrels? The 10-month aging limit? The older-aged whiskey that was used in the blend? I don't have the answers, but when whiskey makes me curious, that's a check mark in the "hit" category. WRITTEN BY: JES SMYTH W ith what started as a genuine curiosity for the “water of life,” fiction writer and published author Jes Smyth has nurtured her enthusiasm for whiskey ever since. From learning the vast history of whiskey making to celebrating the passion of the industry, she tastes each sip with intention and purpose while expressing the intricacies of whiskey in a relatable and heartfelt way. She is thrilled to be a contributing writer for AmongstTheWhiskey.com  and hopes her words will resonate with those ready to explore the beautiful world of whiskey.

It's okay to admit that you may have forgotten that Wild Turkey typically releases Russell's Reserve All of that aside, the speculation that Wild Turkey may have put an end to their 13 year releases, following comparison to previous ones, offering his expertise in spoken form—a must-watch for both seasoned and new Wild Turkey fans. Company on Label:  Wild Turkey Whiskey Type:  Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey Mash Bill Percentages

With how much whiskey I have had from both Barton and Wild Turkey through the years, the hallmarks of haven't fully identified, perhaps Heaven Hill with that light vanilla and nutty characteristic, though Wild Turkey is also certainly capable of those two flavor realms all on their own. My best guess would be a two-distillery blend, an 18 year Barton component with some 8-10 year Wild Turkey He is the owner and primary long-winded whiskey writer for AmongstTheWhiskey.com , and he hopes you find

shelves in an instant at an MSRP of $100, it's no wonder Wild Turkey (and/or their parent ownership) Turkey—a distillery known for being quite satisfied with the quality of their whiskey at the 8-12 year So with that, I won't bore you with the regaling of the entire history of Wild Turkey, though I do intend Company on Label:  Wild Turkey Whiskey Type:  Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages Turkey Distilling Company in Lawrenceburg, KY; this bottle hit the market in June 2024 at an MSRP of

The first mash bill could be several sources, as both Wild Turkey and Jim Beam produce and externally Turkey bourbon—specifically some of the fruitier stuff from the likes of Camp Nelson warehouse E. For those keeping score at home, my final guess for this blend is 48% Wild Turkey, 29% Heaven Hill, 15% What a wild ride. Turkey.

Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 100% Malted Barley Proof: 117.4° Age: NAS Further identification: The Wild

One of these characters from above might really love Wild Turkey but despise Jim Beam for their own deeply Wild Turkey—which do you prefer? So, as I sit here, sipping and sniffing on a Wild Turkey Master's Keep 17 year bottled in bond bourbon He is the owner and primary long-winded whiskey writer for AmongstTheWhiskey.com , and he hopes you find

A highly sought after new release from Wild Turkey is up for review today! This release is another Eddie Russell special which was crafted as a new age stated Wild Turkey product Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley

I will again link this great resource from rarebird101 on reading Turkey laser codes. Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley An incredibly traditional / classic Wild Turkey caramel, butterscotch, and funky nuttiness begins to This leans heavily on classic Wild Turkey notes that fans of the brand will know and love.

Whiskey Used: Wild Turkey 101 - 1.75L Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages Malted Barley Proof: 101° Age: NAS (likely ~6 years) Further identification: This is the new label Wild Turkey 101 that I purchased in 2022 and opened fresh for this experiment Experiment set up Equipment used: 1.75L of Wild Turkey 101 Alan's 2oz polycone cap sample jars AmongstTheWhiskey's 2oz polycone Turkey 101 bottle stored in a cool, dark place (my whiskey study) Jar source (Alan vs.