Wild Turkey 8 Year Old 101 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Secure a bottle of a resurrected legend with Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Once a flagship staple of the brand that became a holy-grail, this magnificent age-stated expression (US release only) has made its highly anticipated return.

The backbone of Wild Turkey 8 Year Old 101 is its uncompromising adherence to traditional, old-fashioned distilling methods. Utilizing the distillery's classic high-rye mash bill—consisting of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley—the spirit enters the barrel at a lower, more traditional proof. The liquid slumbers for a minimum of eight long years inside the highest tiers of Wild Turkey’s historic timber rickhouses. Matured exclusively in heavy No. 4 "alligator char" American white oak barrels, the extended maturation coaxes out rich, dark sugars and unmitigated wood tannins, erasing any of the raw alcohol heat occasionally found in younger, non-age-stated bottles.

Bottled at the signature, world-famous 101 proof (50.5% ABV), this rich amber bourbon delivers an incredibly oily, viscous mouthfeel that beautifully coats the palate. While its robust strength ensures it stands up perfectly against mixers in an elevated, top-shelf Old Fashioned or Manhattan, its older age profile makes it a spectacular, rewarding pour to enjoy entirely neat or on the rocks. For traditional bourbon lovers, collectors, or anyone hunting for a top-tier luxury liquor gift that balances heritage with unbeatable value, this 8-year-old titan is an absolute must-have for the home bar.

Tasting Notes & Flavour Profile

• Appearance: Deep, rich amber with beautiful dark copper-reddish hues and thick, slow-moving legs.
• Aroma (Nose): Unmistakably bold and traditional. Warm waves of toasted caramel, sweet vanilla cream, and roasted nuts unfold alongside bright citrus peel, ripe raspberries, and sweet oak.
• Palate (Taste): Full-bodied, heavy, and wonderfully balanced. An initial explosion of rich toffee, dark honey, and black cherries gives way to deep notes of clove, brown sugar, pumpernickel, and dried tobacco leaf.
• Finish: Exceptionally long, warm, and lingering. The sweet caramel base fades into a robust closing signature of punchy rye spice, allspice, charred oak, and a fresh hint of mint.

Key Product Features & Specifications

• Brand: Wild Turkey Distilling Co. (Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA)
• Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Age-Stated Small Batch)
• Age Statement: Patiently Aged a Minimum of 8 Years
• Proof Content: 101 Proof / 50.5% Alcohol by Volume
• Mash Bill: High-Rye Recipe (75% Corn / 13% Rye / 12% Malted Barley)
• Serving Suggestion: Best appreciated when served completely neat or over a single large block of ice.