Wild Turkey 101-proof Rye

Blair P Houghton said:

But this Wild Turkey is gorgeous.

Wild Turkey is one of the great American bourbons. It blows those other premium bourbons (Knob
Creek, Basil Hayden, etc) out of the water. Single-barrel WT (Rare Breed) is my favorite of all
whiskeys. I haven't tried the rye yet, but recall a website that gave it surprisingly high marks.
Maybe I'll try a bottle for Xmas. 🙂

nb

For me, it's Chivas Regal Scottish Whiskey.

;-)

Blair P. Houghton said:

The universe finally conspired to place me, $23, and a bottle of Wild Turkey 101-proof Rye in the
same store.

For me it's all about the Bacarcar... mixed with a little Coke of course...

~john!

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The universe finally conspired to place me, $23, and a bottle of Wild Turkey 101-proof Rye in the
same store.

Got it home, uncorked it, dropped in an ice cube, swirled for a bit (have to get that alcohol
content down below 35%, ya know), and baby, this is the shiznit. For Ryes.

I like rye. It's the original American whiskey. It's a lot like Irish whiskeys (which are mostly
rye-based, natch). It won't supplant your nicer bourbons or scotches, but it fits a middle ground
between sweetness and peatiness that sometimes comprises exactly what you want.

I've been drinking Jim Beam rye for over a decade, and sometimes it takes a steely resolve. I
liken its bouquet to that of a working automotive garage.

But this Wild Turkey is gorgeous.

I live in Los Angeles and there are very few stores around here that carry any brand of rye whiskey.
For me, Old Overholt is the rye of choice.

Blair P. Houghton said:

The universe finally conspired to place me, $23, and a bottle of Wild Turkey 101-proof Rye in the
same store.

Isn't Wild Turkey a Bourbon whiskey? missionliquors.comwild turkey.htmlOpen ↗

Blair P. Houghton said:

It's a lot like Irish whiskeys (which are mostly rye-based, natch).

No they're not.

These bourbons are aged in french oak which have been charred. This imparts the smoky vanilla
flavors that these premium bourbons have.

However, Knob Creek, et cetera, have nothing to envy.

I had the pleasure of visiting Makers Mark in Kentucky; it's good, but not up to par with the
premium ones.

I don't recall Makers Mark having a "premium" brand, and always wondered why they don't produce one.

Cigar Aficionado had an excellent review on bourbons years ago.

Richard

notbob said:

Blair P Houghton said:

But this Wild Turkey is gorgeous.

Wild Turkey is one of the great American bourbons. It blows those other premium bourbons (Knob
Creek, Basil Hayden, etc) out of the water. Single-barrel WT (Rare Breed) is my favorite of all
whiskeys. I haven't tried the rye yet, but recall a website that gave it surprisingly high marks.
Maybe I'll try a bottle for Xmas. 🙂

nb

notbob said:

Wild Turkey is one of the great American bourbons. It blows those other premium bourbons (Knob
Creek, Basil Hayden, etc) out of the water.

I think Knob Creek is much better than Wild Turkey. It has a much more mellow taste given the
proof. But this is coming from a guy whose favorite drink is Jack Daniels. I'm more into whiskey
than bourbon.

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Dave Smith said:

Blair P. Houghton said:

The universe finally conspired to place me, $23, and a bottle of Wild Turkey 101-proof Rye in
the same store.

Isn't Wild Turkey a Bourbon whiskey? missionliquors.comwild turkey.htmlOpen ↗

Don't drink that much whiskey (wife discourages it, says I get too ornery when I do) so I'm no
expert, but as I understand it...

Bourbon whiskey must be made from at least 51% corn but can include other grains, such as wheat and
rye, for flavor. Rye whiskey must be made from at least 51% rye. Wild Turkey is a Bourbon whiskey
made with a significant amount of rye for flavor, but it is not a Rye whiskey.

levelwave said:

Blair P. Houghton said:

The universe finally conspired to place me, $23, and a bottle of Wild Turkey 101-proof Rye in the
same store.

For me it's all about the Bacarcar... mixed with a little Coke of course...

Bacarcar?

--Blair "[censored], mon. Have another; you're drunk."

Dave Smith said:

Blair P. Houghton said:

The universe finally conspired to place me, $23, and a bottle of Wild Turkey 101-proof Rye in the
same store.

Isn't Wild Turkey a Bourbon whiskey? missionliquors.comwild turkey.htmlOpen ↗

It's a brand name for a number of different whiskeys.

--Blair "Just waiting for someone to make a Hello Kitty single-
malt..."

notbob said:

Wild Turkey is one of the great American bourbons. It blows those other premium bourbons (Knob
Creek, Basil Hayden, etc) out of the water. Single-barrel WT (Rare Breed) is my favorite of all
whiskeys. I haven't tried the rye yet, but recall a website that gave it surprisingly high marks.
Maybe I'll try a bottle for Xmas. 🙂

I'm gonna have to post here the next ime I want to buy some alc. Had to get some bourbon for a
recipe, so I asked the friendly stock gal thinking if she worked there she would know the goods. I
asked her for the one that was "middle ground & good" I didn't want the best or the worst, just the
acceptable. She points to one & says. "this is the most popular, and the cheapest too!
:-/

Denise, Brian & Wyatt (May 31, 02)

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"Richard Periut" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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: These bourbons are aged in french oak which have been charred.
This
: imparts the smoky vanilla flavors that these premium bourbons
have.
:
: However, Knob Creek, et cetera, have nothing to envy.
:
: I had the pleasure of visiting Makers Mark in Kentucky; it's
good, but
: not up to par with the premium ones.
:
: I don't recall Makers Mark having a "premium" brand, and always
wondered
: why they don't produce one.
:
: Cigar Aficionado had an excellent review on bourbons years ago.
:
: Richard
:===========

That's interesting, about Maker's Mark. I feel just the opposite. Of course, that's why we each have
different tastes and why there are lots of distilleries... LOL

I actually was introduced to Maker's Mark years ago (back in my Service days) and then, several
years later I dated a fellow whose family lived in that neck of the woods. I was amazed at how
personable and friendly everyone at Maker's Mark was. Great tour.

Now, even though I know they're different, my comment to people trying M.M. for the first time is:
If you *like* Jack Daniel's, you'll *love* Maker's Mark. To me, YMMV, M.M. is a lot smoother than
both Jack D. and Wild Turkey. Before M.M., I was more of a Chivas Girl... now it's pretty much just
a glass of red wine or an occasional glass of scotch with a little milk... old age, ya know, I need
my calcium. <G>

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Richard Periut said:

Cigar Aficionado had an excellent review on bourbons years ago.

Here you go:

straightbourbon.comtasting0001.htmlOpen ↗

I made a mistake when I said I like Rare Breed (the author's favorite, also). I meant WT Kentucky
Spirit. Rare Breed is a blend. Kentucky Spirit is single-barrel.

nb

On Sat, 06 Dec 2003 04:42:29 GMT, Richard Periut <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I don't recall Makers Mark having a "premium" brand, and always wondered why they don't
produce one.

What do the different colors of wax on the caps denote? Red and gold, maybe some silver, too.

-sw

Rich McCormack said:

Bourbon whiskey must be made from at least 51% corn but can include other grains, such as wheat
and rye, for flavor. Rye whiskey must be made from at least 51% rye. Wild Turkey is a Bourbon
whiskey made with a significant amount of rye for flavor, but it is not a Rye whiskey.

Oh, and you were doing so good. Oh well, 3 outta 4 ain't bad. 🙂 Wild Turkey Rye ...green neck seal.

wildturkeybourbon.comus.htmOpen ↗

nb

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Quoted message said:

notbob said:

Wild Turkey is one of the great American bourbons. It blows those other premium bourbons (Knob
Creek, Basil Hayden, etc) out of the water.

I think Knob Creek is much better than Wild Turkey. It has a much more mellow taste given the
proof. But this is coming from a guy whose favorite drink is Jack Daniels. I'm more into whiskey
than bourbon.

What do you all think of Jameson?

John Gaughan said:

notbob said:

Wild Turkey is one of the great American bourbons. It blows those other premium bourbons (Knob
Creek, Basil Hayden, etc) out of the water.

I think Knob Creek is much better than Wild Turkey. It has a much more mellow taste given the
proof. But this is coming from a guy whose favorite drink is Jack Daniels. I'm more into whiskey
than bourbon.

--
John Gaughan johngaughan.netjohngaughan.netOpen ↗ [email hidden]

Bourbon is whiskey! Not all whiskies are bourbon. They have to originate in Bourbon county Kentucky
to officially be called Bourbon.

Richard

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Blair P. Houghton said:

Quoted message said:

For me it's all about the Bacarcar... mixed with a little Coke of course...

Bacarcar?

Google found zero matches... maybe the OP can shed some light.

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