All right - it's been a while since I did this. Time to get back in the swing of things. Tonight - we're trying Wild Turkey 101 Rye. The Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon won in a head to head blind taste test between Eagle Rare and Evan Williams Single Barrel - will I be a fan of the Rye as well?
On the nose, I get caramel, citrus zest, spices, vanilla and fresh apple. The taste I get rye spice, some cinnamon, citrus, ripe fruit, a hint of vanilla and toffee. Something else is there that I can't quite place. The finish I get wood that lingers, with some mint-like freshness giving it some tingle.
Water seems to bring out the spice on the nose, and it gives the taste more vanilla. The finish seems to have more spice coming through. Overall I would say it seems a little different than Old Forester - not better, not worse. I think I probably like the budget-ish Woodford Reserve Rye a touch better, as well as the High West Double Rye - which again is a bit more expense. This bottle is nearly empty, I don't see a need to buy another one at this time. Rated 3.25/5.0 - Cheers!
