Wild Turkey 10 Years Old, Russell’s Reserve

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 19 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Slightly smoky. Char. Oak. Leather. Tightly combined aromas and flavours. Palate Dry maltiness. Raisins. Fruitiness. Fudge. A hint of dusty chocolate. Finish Fruity, sappy. Comment Slightly austere and cerebral. One to sip while watching a video of an art-house movie.

Dave Broom Nose Spicier than 101 but with weight and fragrance. As it opens (and it needs time) out come classic WT notes: ripe fruits, rich dark honey, with added cigar box, leather, peach, honeysuckle. Palate A little more wood than 101 but balanced. Chewy weight with an extra layer of dried spice: garam masala. Finish Long and rich. Comment A complex, serious, sipping bourbon.