Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
Profile: The Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey at a Glance
- Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit - A bourbon that doesn't come quietly
- Single Barrel bottling from Kentucky with an individual Cask number
- Manufactured by the traditional Wild Turkey Distilling Company
- Strong aroma with vanilla, caramel, and oak spice
- Full-bodied taste with a sweet and spicy balance
- Long, warming finish with typical bourbon character
Portrait: What makes the Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey special
When a turkey roams the woods in Kentucky trudges, that's not necessarily a reason to panic. Unless, of course, he's wearing a cowboy hat and carrying a bourbon. Welcome to the world of Wild Turkey - a brand that has demonstrated for decades that American whiskey can do more than just accompany cola.
The Wild Turkey story officially begins in 1940, when a certain Thomas McCarthy set out with a few friends to go turkey hunting, bringing back his own bottling of bourbon for refreshment. It was so well received that the next time the group asked, "Do you have any more of that wild turkey with you?" And voila, a brand name was born.
Today, Wild Turkey is distilled in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, right in the heart of the bourbon region. There, Master Distiller Jimmy Russell, a living legend with over 60 years of experience, personally oversees every bottle. And when the man calls something "Kentucky Spirit," you can be sure: It's made with passion. And probably a little cowboy magic.
The Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel is exactly what the name suggests: a single-barrel bourbon that doesn't roll off a mass-produced line, but is individually bottled - each bottle with its own personality and barrel number.
This bourbon is like a good western: powerful, honest, and full of character. Only instead of enjoying it in a movie theater, you enjoy it in a glass. And the wild turkey? It nods in agreement and trots off into the sunset.
Tasting Notes: This is how the Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey tastes like
- Nose: strong and complex with classic bourbon aromas - sweet vanilla, caramel and honey meet spicy oak, toasted wood and a fine aroma of orange and citrus peel - in the background a hint of leather and tobacco - typical Wild Turkey
- Palate: full-bodied and intense - the first impression is sweet with caramel and brown sugar, followed by spicy elements such as pepper, nutmeg and toasted oak - the single-barrel bottling shows clear depth and balance with a powerful character
- Finish: long, warming and distinctive - persistent sweetness meets dry oak and spices - a hint of vanilla and a pleasant spiciness accompany the final impression - typically American, but with Style
Bottler: | Original Bottling |
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Alcohol: | 50,5%vol. |
Distillery: | Wild Turkey Distilling Co. |
Coloured: | Natural Colour |
Volume: | 1,0l |
Manufacturer: | Wild Turkey Distilling Co., 1417 Versailles Road, KY 40342 Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA |
Country: | USA |
Product Type: | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
Product Category: | Whisky |
Product brand: | Wild Turkey |
Smoke: | non smoky |
Responsible food business operator: | Campari Deutschland GmbH, Bajuwarenring 1, 82041 Oberhaching, Deutschland |
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