Wild Turkey 81 Proof Bourbon Whiskey《ZTUS048》
Type：
Whisky
Region：
ABV：
40.5%
Volume:
750ml
The Wild Turkey Distillery traces its origins back to 1869 when the Ripy brothers opened their family distillery on Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrencesburg, Kentucky.
Between 1900 and 1939, the distillery gradually expanded, officially developing into the globally renowned brand it is today in the 1940s.
In 1940, distillery manager Thomas McCarthy took some casks of whisky to the annual wild turkey hunt and shared them with friends. His friends raved about the whisky, asking him to bring back "the whisky they drank while hunting wild turkeys," and the name "Wild Turkey" quickly spread, officially registering as a brand in 1942.
Master blender Jimmy Russell, hailed as the "Buddha of Bourbon," and his son Eddie Russell have maintained the brand's high-quality tradition.
Rare Breed Bourbon Whiskey is a blend of 6-year, 8-year, and 12-year-old whiskies. Despite its high alcohol content, it maintains an exceptionally smooth taste. Made without dilution or water addition, each sip feels like drinking directly from the oak barrel. This whisky is also the number one selling undiluted bourbon whiskey in the United States and worldwide.
Distillation
WildTurkey 81, a bourbon whiskey originally crafted by Eddie Russell, a Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Hall of Fame member, is aged in American white oak casks and undergoes the deepest No. 4 "alligator toasting" process. It boasts sweet vanilla, pear, and a hint of spice, with a rich and full-bodied flavor that is delightful whether enjoyed neat or in bourbon cocktails.
WATER
Our water comes from the Kentucky River and is naturally filtered through limestone, removing iron and other impurities
YEAST
We’re still using our original yeast strain – proprietary to Wild Turkey – which has informed our bourbon’s signature flavor for over 60 years.
NON-GMO GRAINS
Wild Turkey is one of the few distilleries to have never used a genetically modified grain in our bourbon.
BARRELS
Not everyone makes a big deal about char level – the intensity of burn inside American White Oak barrels used to age bourbon. But only a No. 4 “alligator” char, the deepest available, can produce our bourbon’s signature amber color and bold flavor. Others might be content with a No. 1, 2 or 3 char; but it’s something we can never compromise on. We use our No. 4 char across all of our bourbons and ryes, giving each one our distinctive Wild Turkey flavor.
TIME
We never pour a drop of Wild Turkey until it’s aged at least five years – often six or eight or more. Of course, we legally would only have to age it two years to call it a straight topshelf bourbon whiskey, but we’re not big fans of doing the minimum. Even our tin-clad, wooden rick houses where we store our barrels have stood the test of time; they allow maximum interaction between wood and bourbon, and they’ve been doing it since the 1890s. When we put “Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey” on our label, it’s because our bourbon earned it.
【Wild Turkey 81 vs 101】
Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 81-proof
Description: In the glass, Wild Turkey Bourbon has a straw-gold hue and chestnut color with slight legs at 81-proof.
Nose: Honey and toffee, with new oak, tobacco, vanilla and caramel notes.
Palate: Honey and white chocolate, a bit of maple syrup and butterscotch. Corn sweetness, cinnamon, black pepper, vanilla.
Finish: Honey, oak, tobacco, black pepper, vanilla and cinnamon.
Wild Turkey 101-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Description: In the glass, Wild Turkey has a red-brown auburn color, with incredible legs at 101-proof.
Nose: The aromas of caramel and new oak, with toffee, chocolate and honey, with notes of leather and tobacco.
$270/Bottle
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