Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Kentucky Straight Bourbon

$149.00
Overview

Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Wild Turkey DistilleryLawrenceburg, Kentucky  ·  50.5% ABV (101 Proof)  ·  750ml  ·  Aged Approximately 8 to 9.5 Years

Overview

Kentucky Spirit is Wild Turkey's single barrel bourbon, individually selected by Jimmy and Eddie Russell and bottled at 101 proof. Each bottle carries its own handwritten barrel number, warehouse and rick, so no two bottles are exactly the same.

First released in 1994, it was among the earliest single-barrel bourbons on the market. A genuine step up from the standard range, full-bodied and packed with character.

Product Details

Brand Wild Turkey
Producer Wild Turkey Distillery
Category Bourbon Whiskey
Style Single Barrel
Region Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA
Mash Bill 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley
Age Statement Aged approximately 8 to 9.5 years
ABV 50.5% (101 Proof)
Cask Type New charred American oak
Bottle Size 750ml
Country USA

Tasting Notes

  • Nose: Rich oak and vanilla, with caramel and leather
  • Palate: Full and round, with vanilla, almond and honey
  • Finish: Long and smooth

What sets this bottle apart

  • Individually selected by Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell
  • One of the first single-barrel bourbons on the market, released in 1994
  • Every bottle carries its own handwritten barrel, warehouse and rick number
  • Backed by Gold Medal wins at major spirits competitions

Distillery Information

Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, released Kentucky Spirit in 1994, making it one of the very first single-barrel bourbons on the market. Every barrel is hand selected by Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell at the peak of its maturity.

Because it comes from a single barrel rather than a blend, each bottle carries its own personality, with the barrel number, date and warehouse handwritten on every neck label.

Awards & Recognition

  • Gold Medal, Beverage Tasting Institute, 2018
  • Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2021
  • 92 Points, Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2021

Who this bottle is for

  • Bourbon drinkers who want a genuine single barrel pick
  • Wild Turkey fans looking to step up from the standard 101
  • Anyone who likes the idea of a bottle with its own individual story
  • Drinkers after a full bodied, rich pour with real depth

How to enjoy

  • Best neat, give it a minute in the glass to open up
  • A splash of water or a single large cube works well too
  • Holds its own in a classic Old Fashioned

Why we curate it

Kentucky Spirit has been doing single barrel bourbon since 1994, well before it was the trend it is today. Individually selected by the Russells, full bodied and rich, with genuine barrel to barrel character. A proper step up bottle worth having on the shelf.

Tasting Notes

NOSE. Balanced aroma of rye and cinnamon spice with subtle notes of caramel, honey, and citrus. The underlying hints of leather, tobacco, and toffee add complexity.

PALATE. Notes of leather, tobacco, pecan, and caramel, all balanced by a subtle rye spice. Hints of aged oak, honey, and cornbread,

FINISH. Balanced blend of sweet and savory flavours, with spice, seasoned oak, and tobacco. The initial spice gives way to deeper notes of honey and clove, resulting in a long finish