The ever-popular Wild Turkey Rye is now available at new strength - 40.5% ABV. For this expression, the distilling team use a deeper “alligator” char to ensure that its extra rich flavour is present, alongside creamy vanilla and spice notes.
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The ever-popular Wild Turkey Rye is now available at new strength - 40.5% ABV. For this expression, the distilling team use a deeper “alligator” char to ensure that its extra rich flavour is present, alongside creamy vanilla and spice notes.
Wild Turkey Straight Rye is best served neat. The spicey nip on the finish really come into its own when used to make a Whisky Sour though…
The American oak casks are charred to the highest level - #4 char. They are so heavily charred; it’s been said that it resembles an alligator hide. It’s this level of charring which gives the whisky its signature amber colour and bold flavour.
Jimmy Russell has been Master Distiller at Wild Turkey for over an incredible 60 years. Having worked his way up the company his son Eddie Russell in 2015 was appointed Master Distiller sharing the title alongside his father.
Based in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, it’s said the whisky got its name from samples which were taken on a wild turkey hunting trip by an executive. The bourbon proved so popular among his friends they continued to ask him for "that wild turkey bourbon”.
Wild Turkey 81, has a unique, spicy flavour which stems from its high rye content. Its intense flavour comes from maturing in heavily charred barrels.
Long established Wild Turkey 101 has a unique, spicy flavour which stems from its high rye content. Aged in American oak casks which has been heavily charred, this whisky is intense.
SKU: E02464NV