Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was born when Jimmy Russell decided that it was time for Wild Turkey to have a single barrel bourbon, one with the signature boldness and flavor of the Wild Turkey Distilling Company.
Matured in the deepest No. 4 “alligator” char American White Oak barrels and bottled at the peak of its maturity from a single cask at 101 proof for full flavor, Kentucky Spirit is at the classic Wild Turkey proof with the individual flavor of a unique Barrel. Bottling date, barrel number, warehouse and rick number are personalized right on the front label and a specially made neck tag provides info on who made this one-of-a-kind selection.
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey is crafted from a mash of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malt barley. Once the grains arrive at the distillery, they are milled and mashed before being fermented and distilled through Wild Turkey's copper pot stills.
Following distillation, the bourbon is aged in American oak casks that have been charred. Then, Jimmy Russell personally selects casks that have matured for approximately nine years to be bottled individually. As a result of being bottled from a single cask as opposed to a batch of barrels, each bottle of Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey is completely unique and entirely interesting.
Tasting Notes:
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey has hints of tobacco, honey, and caramel on the nose. Full-bodied notes of nutmeg, citrus, brown sugar and leather dominate the palate, and lead to a finish accented by hints of vanilla, mint and pepper. Notes of sweet vanilla, pear, and hints of spice, this bourbon finishes with a flavor that is full and rich, whether enjoyed straight or with a mixer.
Mashbill: 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malt barley
Barrel # 22-0894
Warehouse: CN-B
Rick: 7