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Each visit to Wild Turkey presents its own level of excitement. The post A Day at Wild Turkey appeared first on Rare Bird 101.| Rare Bird 101
Among the well-known whiskey brands in Australia, one stands out – Wild Turkey. The Land Down Under is Wild Turkey’s largest export market. The post Australia’s Wild Turkey Fans, In Their Own Words appeared first on Rare Bird 101.| Rare Bird 101
At this point I’m not sure what to make of Campari’s Whiskey Barons Collection. The post W. B. Saffell (2024) appeared first on Rare Bird 101.| Rare Bird 101
Continually recognized for its excellence, this latest reimagining of the coveted release was batched to barrel proof of 123.8, and is slated to hit shelves later this summer The post Press Release: Russell’s Reserve 13 (Spring 2025) appeared first on Rare Bird 101.| Rare Bird 101
To say I was impressed with this rye selection would be an understatement. The depth, the richness - the balance of sweetness and spice - it was exactly what a Kentucky rye should be. The post Wild Turkey Private Selection Rye: “Whoryeno” appeared first on Rare Bird 101.| Rare Bird 101
Back in 2017, when this blog was young and there was much to discover, my friend and fellow writer Aaron Goldfarb graciously gifted me a sample of Whisky Jewbilee #2931, a barrel-proof single-barrel Wild Turkey bottling by J&J Spirits (a/k/a Single Cask Nation). Naturally, I wrote a review. Reading back over it today, I can […] The post Whiskey Tango Foxtrot appeared first on Rare Bird 101.| Rare Bird 101
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve surely read, heard, or watched plenty of reviews of Wild Turkey’s latest offering, Wild Turkey 101 8-Year. Most of these reviews touch on the expression’s history and praise the domestic return of Wild Turkey’s original offering – a bottle that had been export-only since 1992. I’m not […] The post Wild Turkey 101 8-Year (2025) appeared first on Rare Bird 101.| Rare Bird 101
Back in 2019, I reviewed and awarded considerable praise to W. B. Saffell, a curious new entry in Campari’s Whiskey Barons Collection. Looking back, it seems the series failed to appeal to a majority of whiskey enthusiasts, at least initially. I suppose some of that indifference stemmed from the fact that neither Jimmy nor Eddie […] The post W. B. Saffell (2023) appeared first on Rare Bird 101.| Rare Bird 101
A favorite of Master Distiller Jimmy Russell and best-seller globally, this age-stated take on the iconic Wild Turkey 101 will be available at US retailers starting this April The post Press Release: Wild Turkey 101 8-Year appeared first on Rare Bird 101.| Rare Bird 101
While savvy Wild Turkey fans know how influential the brand’s first foray into the world of liqueurs has been, the rest of the flock only receive sparse coverage in most places – this blog included. With American Honey, then known as Wild Turkey Liqueur, Jimmy Russell proved the viability of liqueurs with a bourbon base, […]| Rare Bird 101
Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskey Info, Reviews, and Musings| Rare Bird 101
When a bourbon buddy selects a barrel, you buy a bottle. No-brainer, right? But what do you do when a bourbon buddy selects two barrels and you can only buy one? You purchase the bottle selected from one of your favorite rickhouses, of course. And that’s the situation I found myself in a few months […]| Rare Bird 101