![]() "Wild Turkey has never been big or bold in their pursuit of innovation or envelope pushing, and that's fine. They don't even play with barrel char levels all bourbon ages in deep, dark No. Turkey makes their own yeast, have their own yeast cultures and have used the same yeast for 65 years," Minnick told me.Īll unaged Turkey hooch enters the barrel at the same 115 proof point. "How is it, this wonderful bourbon continues to have this beloved, often storied so-called Turkey funk? Well, my belief is it's the yeast, our most underrated ingredient in bourbon. The mash feeds on a single, proprietary yeast, too, which bourbon whiskey author and authority Fred Minnick says you should pay more attention to. From 101 to its high-end Master's Keep releases, all Wild Turkey bourbon is made with the same mash (unconfirmed, but most believe it's 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley). Maybe that is its calling card.Īpart from smaller craft operations, Wild Turkey is the closest thing to a control experiment in whiskey. Everyone has a calling card except Wild Turkey. Maker's Mark's excellent bourbon has managed to be overshadowed by its equally excellent marketing and wax-dipped bottle neck. Family- and Kentucky-owned Heaven Hill Distillery is home to hallowed brands like Elijah Craig, Old Fitzgerald and Henry McKenna, and still finds the time to push out the world-beater that is Evan Williams en masse. ![]() Few bourbons (or distilleries) better represent the 2010s than Buffalo Trace, which went from relative obscurity to the bourbon brand in record time. Of all those it shares a place within the pantheon of legendary whiskey labels, Wild Turkey is probably the most unassuming. Want to Understand Bourbon? Drink Wild Turkey Made with both fresh and malted wheat, its straight wheat whiskey is floral, sweet and light. Laws Centennial Straight Wheat Whiskey: The Colorado-based craft distillery focuses on making bonded whiskeys with high-end grains. Though a whole $9 more expensive than the first drop a few years back, you'd still be hard-pressed to find 13-year-old whiskey at this price. George Dickel Bottled-in-Bond: One of the best annual releases in the whiskey world. It's thick, spicy, chocolatey and a bit oaky. This release is a blend of whiskey made from stout and pilsner beers, rye whiskey and American single malt whiskey. Wolves Whiskey (Spring Run): An expensive, highly giftable, very odd whiskey. ![]() Subscribe hereto get it, and other great gear news delivered directly to your inbox. Welcome to Chasing Whiskey, a monthly newsletter delivering barrel-proof takes on whiskey, new bottles to look out for and recommendations from Gear Patrol readers.
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