Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 10 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Soft, oaky, fresh earth. Peaches. Palate Toffeeish. Fruity. Raisins. Remarkably smooth, but packed with energy and power. Finish Creamy, aromatic. Comment This is more like a supercharged Wild One. Defiantly robust, but with Devilish charm. I love it.

Jim Murray Nose Gorgeous honey, diced dates, old leather and rye with a teasing sprinkling of spice. Magnificent. Palate Massively intense launch, waxy honeycomb with fabulously controlled Demarara sweetness and an edge of rye. Finish Long lightly liquoriced with the honey hanging on, as does the rye and a soft build up of cocoa. Comment A big bourbon with the proportions being generous and almost perfectly proportioned.