Wild Turkey 12 Year Old 101 Proof Distiller

This special release has been carefully selected from the distillers’ favourite reserve, barrelled at a lower proof and slowly matured to create a bourbon of exceptional quality. With notes of vanilla, rich caramel, hints of spice and a long chocolate orange finish, Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller’s Reserve is a showcase of the world renowned craftsmanship of Jimmy & Eddie Russell and brilliantly reveals the bold and distinctive character of Wild Turkey Bourbon. 

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Rich and sticky with sweet, syrup-like qualities. Opens with a mixture of burnt sugar and generously spread cherry jam on charred toast. Sweet peeled tangerines accompanied by a robust oaky character and a slightly mustiness akin to old wooden drawers. There’re also some notes of crushed peanuts and orange marmalade, rounding off with a subtle root beer influence sneaking in.

Palate: Follows the nose pretty closely and really distinct in flavour. Opens with an indistinct note of cherries, strawberry jam and oranges, which develops into caramel, all smooth and sweet, with a sidekick of cinnamon, adding some gentle warmth with no harsh spiciness here. There’s also the hint of cigar boxes and the aroma of hazelnuts.

Finish: Moderate in duration, it gracefully winds down with a lingering sweetness of honey, accompanied by notes of burnt caramel, dry oak, some musty wood character and peanuts, complete with their skins.