Wild Turkey 81 Proof Bourbon

Wild Turkey 81 Proof Bourbon

Fast thin legs (young whiskey). On the nose,sweet corn,floral & Citrus. Taste: Sherry, toffee and chocholate. Mouthfeel: thin, spitiry. Finish: Medium to short, peppery, spicy, drying effect, warming.

Score 70/100

Wild Turkey 81 Proof Bourbon

Wild Turkey, from Lawrenceburg in Kentucky, is undoubtedly a name you have heard before. For me it was – a long time ago – my first encounter with bourbon. I return with great pleasure, trying this 81 Proof. Very sweet and spicy nose on plums, chocolate and maple syrup. A touch of leather. Some raisins. The crust of a freshly baked bread. But the...

Score 76/100

Wild Turkey 81 Proof Bourbon

I started off by jotting down notes on the nose, palate, finish, etc. Instead, my review will be more opinionated and less statistical. Carries some reasonable notes, sweet vanilla and cherry with a little char. But those are broken down by a medicinal finish. It lacks the weight and big flavour of it's great elder, Wild Turkey Tradition 14 year...

Score 72/100