Wild Turkey Russell's Reserve 110 proof (NAS), and a Rare Breed surprise

[ebo]

Someone mentioned that WT101 is starting to go down hill. Can it be tracked to the recent label change?

[White Dog]

So, I'm not just imagining that WT101 seems to be a bit "off" these days? I don't think my last couple of bottles of WTRB have been up to snuff, either.

[callmeox]

WT won't admit it in public, but they have obviously come up short with their aged whiskey planning.

I've not had a recent Rare Breed, but everything else without an age statement tastes young and raw.

[HighInTheMtns]

RR10/90 is looking like a prime candidate for bunkering right now, and maybe I should start looking around in some low traffic stores for old label WT101 too.

[Halifax]

C2Walker and I recently sampled some current export WT101 8 year and standard WT101. There was no comparison. The 8 year was exactly what you would want in a Wild Turkey. Lots of flavor and spice. I will never buy another current WT101 again. There is simply to many other older and better bourbons on the market for less money.

[Bmac]

RR10/90 is looking like a prime candidate for bunkering right now, and maybe I should start looking around in some low traffic stores for old label WT101 too.

[p_elliott]

WT won't admit it in public, but they have obviously come up short with their aged whiskey planning.

I've not had a recent Rare Breed, but everything else without an age statement tastes young and raw.

Edited November 28, 2012 by p_elliott

[p_elliott]

C2Walker and I recently sampled some current export WT101 8 year and standard WT101. There was no comparison. The 8 year was exactly what you would want in a Wild Turkey. Lots of flavor and spice. I will never buy another current WT101 again. There is simply to many other older and better bourbons on the market for less money.

M organ (Pieface) says they can't get the 8 yr export over there in Austrailia any more.

[Halifax]

^ I think Chris picked it up in Japan.

[skidfive]

I found 4 bottles of russels reserve 10/90 for $15 per, I dont recall the original price because it has been so long since I have bought some, but if you all can remember, let me know.

[Brisko]

Around here they go for about $30.

[mosugoji64]

This is all sad to read. I have a bottle of '04 KS that I've been enjoying the hell out of. It really changed my opinion on WT. Sounds like I'll have to seek out older bottles if I want to continue enjoying the brand.

[IowaJeff]

The RR 10/90 just came back to to the local grocery store shelves, haven't seen it for awhile. I can still get a handle of the old label 101 there as well.

[White Dog]

This is all sad to read. I have a bottle of '04 KS that I've been enjoying the hell out of. It really changed my opinion on WT. Sounds like I'll have to seek out older bottles if I want to continue enjoying the brand.

[skidfive]

Around here they go for about $30.

I should add that they are the old labels too

[MyOldKyDram]

Finally found this here today and will be sampling it tonight.

[OscarV]

Finally found this here today and will be sampling it tonight.

[squire]

Looking forward to hear your findings Sean.

[straightwhiskeyruffneck]

Was at the distillery the other day & they said next year they'd be releasing a barrel proof 17 year old whiskey. No one was sure if it was a SB or not

[squire]

How tantalizing, next year they say? Must be too busy to get around to it before the holidays.

Must say I like the trend though, no need to get the independents involved.

[BigBoldBully]

Don't get your hopes up, I liked it at first but it has that RR taste after a while that just doesn't sit well with me.

[suntour]

I missed all the threads about this and bought one the other day on my increasing love for Wild Turkey products.

I really liked it and was surprised to see so much hate on it. Though I will say that tasting it side-by-side with WT101 makes you wonder what you're paying the extra $35 for.

[suntour]

I also found it kind of humorous that I saw this on the way home from purchasing it

[T Comp]

I really liked it and was surprised to see so much hate on it.

Might have something to do with the original RR 101 being...beyond duplication...though may never be a fair fight as I'm convinced RR 101 (at least early batches) had whiskey even older than 10 years.