Wild Turkey 12

[TroyM]

With WT12 is it just a case of if you see it, buy it? Which of the other WT products is it closest in profile to?

[wadewood]

Probably Tribute or WT American Spirit; both at 15 YO.

Maybe Gilmanize 1/2 WTAS and 1/2 WTRR 101?

[TroyM]

Thanks mate, I have had WT101, WTAS and RR101 so now I sort of know what to expect with it

[mozilla]

Wade was right on his first choice, the 15 is very close in style to the 12 Gold label.

The 14 and 16 yr versions are similar to each other, as well, IMO. The KS didn't strike me as all that interesting when I tried it once. I might have to revisit that one.

[HighTower]

Troy,

I would imagine the WT 12 you are talking about is the current duty free offering you can buy?

I would suggest Wade's Gillmanization suggestion of 1/2 WTAS and 1/2 RR101 would be close, infact I might try it tonight and compare!

The WTAS in my opinion is better quality than the current 12yo being offered duty free. In saying that though, it is a very good offering from WT.

Scott

[whiskeyhatch]

Been out of the loop lately. But if I'm reading this right, if you see WT 12yo, definately get it. If you don't like it, someone here will gladly take it off your hands. I have three of these, and due to chaos in personal life, I've been unable to try it, and therefore can't compare to others. But if you do come across this very rare find, don't hesitate to pick it up!

P.S. Okay, just noticed mentioned of this duty free stuff. I didn't know WT still made the 12yo for anyone anywhere. Disregard the above. I'd better spend some more time here before I post next time. Sorry.

[spun_cookie]

Get it, get it, get it... and I would be in line if you did not fancy it...

[TroyM]

I would gather its the same as the duty free one. Looks almost identical to the 8 year old 101 but states " Aged 12 Years " and comes in a tube as opposed to the boxed 8 year old.

[BourbonJoe]

There were (at least) three renditions. The first is called the "cheezy gold foil", then there was a "split label" and also a "full label". I understand that the gold foil is the best of the three. Gold Foil is no longer available but split label or full label may still be found in some duty free shops. All have tubes.

Joe :usflag:

[gblick]

Do all of the WT12's have date stamps on them?

I have a WT12 split-label (I found at a store, not in a duty free shop) that has a small date (02-06-97) stamped on the plastic neck wrapping.

[luv2hunt]

Do all of the WT12's have date stamps on them?

I have a WT12 split-label (I found at a store, not in a duty free shop) that has a small date (02-06-97) stamped on the plastic neck wrapping.

The old split labels have a bottling date laser stamped on the neck. The old gold ones have slits cut in the side of the label that was used for bottling dates....unfortunately, you'd have to have one of their tools to figure out the madness!

Dawn

[gblick]

Thanks for the info, Dawn.

[TBoner]

Some WT12 gold foil bottles also have a 2-digit number - presumably a date - stamped into the bottom. For instance, I have a bottle with an "85" stamped on the bottom.

I believe there were actually 2 gold foil versions: one is the "cheesy" gold foil and the other is a "shadow" gold foil, in which the turkey on the label is silhouetted. Oscar (I think) has posted about it.

[ThomasH]

My WT12 gold foil has a 92 on the bottom and a date of 06/09/94 printed on the neckband. I figure the bottle was made in late 1992 and filled in June 1994!

[HighTower]

Ok, so last night happened to be just the night for this experiment.

I got 2 WT shot glasses and poured a 50/50 mix of WTAS/RR101 into one and WT12 (current DF version) into the other.

- Color -

In the photo, the 50/50 mix looks darker, but that is due to their being more in the glass. The Gillmanization was what I would call medium amber and the WT12 was more of a deep copper

- Nose -

I'm not great on tasting notes, but here's what I found:

Nosing the bourbons I found the 12yo heavy char with dry leather and oak.

The mix was very sweet smelling with hints of Maple Syrup and Caramel:yum:

- Taste -

WT12 - Lots of oak & dry leather

The mix was awesome - lots of vanilla, caramel and butterscotch before the oak kicks in after about 6 seconds. The oak was not as prominent as the 12yo.

- Finish -

WT12 - dry lingering finish with heavy char

The mix - the sweetness eventually fades to dry leather.

Overall I was much more impressed with the mix, this is a good way to drink Wild Turkey.

I have never been fortunate enough to have any WT12 gold foils or split labels, but I find this current offering less that I would expect from all the good things I hear of it. I would buy RR101 or WTAS over this particular bottle any day, but for $50 duty free you can't go wrong!

Troy, (or anyone on here!) if you are ever in Brisbane feel free to come over for a drink!

Scott

[spun_cookie]

Ok, so last night happened to be just the night for this experiment.

I got 2 WT shot glasses and poured a 50/50 mix of WTAS/RR101 into one and WT12 (current DF version) into the other.

- Color -

In the photo, the 50/50 mix looks darker, but that is due to their being more in the glass. The Gillmanization was what I would call medium amber and the WT12 was more of a deep copper

- Nose -

I'm not great on tasting notes, but here's what I found:

Nosing the bourbons I found the 12yo heavy char with dry leather and oak.

The mix was very sweet smelling with hints of Maple Syrup and Caramel:yum:

- Taste -

WT12 - Lots of oak & dry leather

The mix was awesome - lots of vanilla, caramel and butterscotch before the oak kicks in after about 6 seconds. The oak was not as prominent as the 12yo.

- Finish -

WT12 - dry lingering finish with heavy char

The mix - the sweetness eventually fades to dry leather.

Overall I was much more impressed with the mix, this is a good way to drink Wild Turkey.

I have never been fortunate enough to have any WT12 gold foils or split labels, but I find this current offering less that I would expect from all the good things I hear of it. I would buy RR101 or WTAS over this particular bottle any day, but for $50 duty free you can't go wrong!

Troy, (or anyone on here!) if you are ever in Brisbane feel free to come over for a drink!

Scott

That is just a beautiful picture... love all of the bottles.... poster worthy

[felthove]

I am at the airport and see a few of the 12 years for 55 bucks. Is it worth pulling the trigger? I have no wtas or rr101 so this will have to do!

[barturtle]

That's a fair price, go for it.

[polyamnesia]

it seems these are the kinds of things i need to save my money for...

[wadewood]

I am at the airport and see a few of the 12 years for 55 bucks. Is it worth pulling the trigger? I have no wtas or rr101 so this will have to do!

Are you at SeaTac airport? 3 years ago the WT 12 year old's were $35 and it was for a 700ml bottle.

[p_elliott]

I am at the airport and see a few of the 12 years for 55 bucks. Is it worth pulling the trigger? I have no wtas or rr101 so this will have to do![/quote

You did buy these didn't You

[seggerty]

A quick introduction as I was a long time lurker and relatively new to the bourbon scene.

I just picked up a WT 12 split label a week or so ago and tried it for the first time tonight. I have to say that this might be my new regular. i was drinking a lot of PVW 20, ER 10 and WT RR90, but I believe this is my new favorite. The local store has about 5(OCT 97) of these left and tomorrow they will be gone. They are about $45 but it is only money.

This thread gave me the inspiration to try it and I will be bunkering these for a while. Thanks for all the insight on this forum.

Ryan

[smokinjoe]

A quick introduction as I was a long time lurker and relatively new to the bourbon scene.

I just picked up a WT 12 split label a week or so ago and tried it for the first time tonight. I have to say that this might be my new regular. i was drinking a lot of PVW 20, ER 10 and WT RR90, but I believe this is my new favorite. The local store has about 5(OCT 97) of these left and tomorrow they will be gone. They are about $45 but it is only money.

This thread gave me the inspiration to try it and I will be bunkering these for a while. Thanks for all the insight on this forum.

Ryan

Welcome to the site, Seg. Are you sure it's THE 97? Not sure you want to get more of that one. If there are any Splits hanging around, it's usually the 97's. For a good reason...I'd take a pass on those.

[bourbonguyjapan]

I am at the airport and see a few of the 12 years for 55 bucks. Is it worth pulling the trigger? I have no wtas or rr101 so this will have to do!

[bourbonguyjapan]

Are you at SeaTac airport? 3 years ago the WT 12 year old's were $35 and it was for a 700ml bottle.