Tmild11 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I’m admittedly a bit of a whiskey novice (other than drinking it) and I recently received a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 12 Year Limited Edition from an older co-worker that cleaned out his basement bar. It’s still in the original gold tube it came in never opened. After doing a small amount of research it appears this is a fairly rare bottle? I guess my question is how rare/difficult is it to find and is this something you would open just for the sake of enjoying on a non special occasion? Thanks for any help (hopefully the picture shows up) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 That bottle likely (if it's been properly stored) has some of the tastiest Bourbon (IMHO) ever to grace a Glencairn. A special occasion dram? Absolutely! ENJOY! You've been gifted a fine pour, Tmild11. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 19 hours ago, Tmild11 said: I’m admittedly a bit of a whiskey novice (other than drinking it) and I recently received a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 12 Year Limited Edition from an older co-worker that cleaned out his basement bar. It’s still in the original gold tube it came in never opened. After doing a small amount of research it appears this is a fairly rare bottle? I guess my question is how rare/difficult is it to find and is this something you would open just for the sake of enjoying on a non special occasion? Thanks for any help (hopefully the picture shows up) A holy grail of Wild Turkey. Be aware that the cork is very easily broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmild11 Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Special Reserve said: A holy grail of Wild Turkey. Be aware that the cork is very easily broken. Holy grail is the part that kinda scares me lol. Will feel like I’m wasting it by opening just to watch Netflix or something on a random day. Got luckier than I thought, I’ll have to make sure I save it for a special occasion. Would opening it and leaving it in the bottle for a while change anything you know of? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, Tmild11 said: Holy grail is the part that kinda scares me lol. Will feel like I’m wasting it by opening just to watch Netflix or something on a random day. Got luckier than I thought, I’ll have to make sure I save it for a special occasion. Would opening it and leaving it in the bottle for a while change anything you know of? This is from the early 90's and is a really good pour. Special occasion sure but it's also good to sip watching Netflix if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjbarth Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 A hazardous material that requires special disposal. I happen to be licensed for such disposal and as you are a member of this illustrious group, I’ll extend you a very special and limited time offer. Ship the offending material to me and I’ll dispose of properly. I’ll even offer to cover the shipping cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmild11 Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 58 minutes ago, Kjbarth said: A hazardous material that requires special disposal. I happen to be licensed for such disposal and as you are a member of this illustrious group, I’ll extend you a very special and limited time offer. Ship the offending material to me and I’ll dispose of properly. I’ll even offer to cover the shipping cost. So I should dump it down the drain? I’ll get right on it… On a serious note, not even the best bottle the old man (who doesn’t drink anymore) has squirreled away in his basement. Says hes had a bottle of Old Ezra 15 101 completely untouched in the wooden case/box with leather straps since the late 70’s. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 6 hours ago, Tmild11 said: Would opening it and leaving it in the bottle for a while change anything you know of? As long as you keep it tightly corked (or sealed in whatever fashion, if the cork takes a powder), and stored away from direct (or even indirect, if possible) sunlight, it should maintain its character for quite a wile. Keeping your Bourbon in a dark, cool (or at least moderate) temperature with as little variation in temperature & humidity as possible helps as well. Good Luck! Enjoy that rare bird! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 It’s one of the best bourbons you will ever drink. Enjoy it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmild11 Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 Finally mustered up the courage to open this up and wanted to report back on how damn good this actually is. Get oak and spice up front with a strong kick from the 101 proof, but then it finishes crazy smooth. Almost has a cherry Vanilla Coke taste going down. Definitely the best bourbon I’ve ever tried. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 54 minutes ago, Tmild11 said: Finally mustered up the courage to open this up and wanted to report back on how damn good this actually is. Get oak and spice up front with a strong kick from the 101 proof, but then it finishes crazy smooth. Almost has a cherry Vanilla Coke taste going down. Definitely the best bourbon I’ve ever tried. Have a short pour for me; but, let me know when you're gonna do it, so I can sit and enviously live vicariously while you have "my pour" of that exquisite stuff. HA! Thanx in advance, Tmild11! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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