A real deal, hand-selected, and perfectly aged Bourbon classic from day one.
In 1869, the Ripy Brothers started distilling on Wild Turkey Hill near Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The namesake product became their number one seller and the name of the distillery was changed to reflect that success. The Ripy Family sold the distillery in 1952, and then the normal rounds of mergers and acquisition occurred. Campari Group out of Italy owns them now and they produce a wide range of Bourbons under the very popularWild Turkey name along with several other brands. All under the watchful eyes and experienced hands of the only father-son master distiller team in the business — Jimmy and Eddie Russell.
Since Campari has invested heavily in the brand and put the Russells in charge they have have done some amazing things. Which brings us to this special edition: Wild Turkey Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey. It’s absolutely singe-barrel stuff. That means that there will be subtle differences from batch to batch… It’s made from their core mash bill of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley aged eight to ten years in new white oak casks with a dark, #4 “alligator char” — it’s ready when it’s ready and not a moment before. It’s a double-gold medal winner and rated 96-100 points by Wine Enthusiast.
Smartass corner: Technically, a distillery can char their barrels as dark as they wish — and a few experimental releases have done so. But the vast majority of distilleries char barrels with an open flame for less than a minute to a range of #1 to #4 char level.
What does Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Smartass Corner
Bourbon must be made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn.
My bottle was a 2017 vintage and these are single barrels so plenty of variation. Rye spice is very forward but there’s mint and cinnamon on the back end that gives this some complexity and punch!
Rick,
Very smooth whether you drink it neat or over ice
David,
Easy to drink straight up. Lots of character in my opinion. I did get another bottle from a different barrel... not as smooth. If you can find the barrel that was closer to ground level they seem to be smoother
Judy,
delicious.
David,
Very good, I would buy it again.
Jerry,
Exceptionally smooth with everything you would expect from top shelf whiskey, very smooth and one you can drink straight or with a rock or two.
Bryan,
9.5 love turkey products, and this was my favorite
Thomas,
Loved it. Sweet and smooth.
Tom,
Im a Turkey fan. This is another great offering.
John,
Sweet. Caramel. Just a great bourbon.
Kyle,
Decent dram, does not beat Rare Breed or Russell's Reserve SB
Zane,
Fantastic. Spicy but smooth. Has the classic Wild Turkey 101 characteristics but more refined and complex.
Steven,
Buy it!
Patrick,
A little more bite than Blantons, super smooth with a nice burn. Perfect for drinking neat.
Adam,
Excellent single barrel for fans of the high rye Wild Turkey. The mash is excellent and has a some what floral finish.
Adam,
Exceptional bourbon - I know their Rare Breed gets a lot of the attention, but I personally think this one is just a step above
John,
This bird has bite, still a solid bottle. for sure a special occasion bottle.
Clare,
Another of my husband's favorites.
Ian,
It's solid. WT does good whiskey plain and simple this one doesn't disappoint. It's a great daily drinker or a special occasion whiskey as well. It's complex enough to really get into but smooth enough to enjoy frequently. I think WT is my favorite Bourbon family out there right now.
Jeffrey,
Not tasting the rye shown the tasting notes. Good for me because I don’t like rye. This is a great whiskey. Caramel at first, then a nice spice at the end. Makes me want to try their cheaper bottles. And their pricier ones.
guest,
I found it strong up front and in the finish. A couple drops of water did not change appreciably.
James,
So good!!!!!
guest,
One of my favorites. Very smooth. Worth the money.
James,
Superb
Jernique,
Loved it!! Very smooth with caramel taste to it.
Mike,
Notes of oak, citrus and vanilla. Very flavorful and nice rye spiciness. Pairs well with Kentucky Basketball and a Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sun Grown! Don’t like it as well as Rare Breed but it is another fine offering from Wild Turkey.
Christopher,
Nose: Rich caramel and butterscotch. Vanilla. A touch of nutmeg. More butterscotch. A bit of tanniny oak coming through.
Palate: Ripe cherries. No, cherry jam. Leather. Tannins. Oak. Stone fruit. Candied plums.
Finish: Oak. Earth. Every so often, the suggestion of clove.
This is a really lovely bourbon that is well worth the price of admission.
Christopher,
Nose: Rich caramel and butterscotch. Vanilla. A touch of nutmeg. More butterscotch. A bit of tanniny oak coming through.
Palate: Ripe cherries. Leather. Tannins. Oak. Stone fruit. Candied plums.
Finish: Oak. Earth. Every once in a while, the suggestion of clove at the end.
This is a really lovely bourbon. Well worth the price of admission.
George,
Loved it! So smooth.
Ross,
"Hot". not my favorite sipping bourbon. Strong, lightly sweet with corn and a hint of vanilla everywhere. Not a lot of substance after that to me. Stands up well in mixed drinks.
Benjamin,
One of the best
Brandon,
Good bourbon. Enjoyed it. Like most single barrel bourbons that extra proof adds a little more bite at the end. Still enjoyed it on ice.
George,
Very nice. Quite smooth with a good taste. Good everyday drink.
guest,
Solid bourbon.
ROBERT,
I'm not a big whiskey drinker but the tastings are getting me there. Very strong finish, feels great on the tongue then has a pretty good kick at the end, not a bad kick, just a kick. Great with a good cigar.
Don,
I'm normally a fan of Wild Turkey products, but this one is special. Smooth and soothing. It will be on my list of bourbons to keep in stock.
Charles,
This is my favorite from the Wild Turkey stable. From the elegant bottle, to the smoothness, ending in a nice slow burn, I'll brag a bottle of Kentucky Spirit from time to time. The $50-$60 range is a crowded room, but this one is near the top of the class.