Skip to page content
Wild Turkey "Kentucky Spirit" Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

Wild Turkey "Kentucky Spirit" Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

$64.99

Fulfillment times vary, for estimated turnaround times

Availability by location

Main Warehouse: 6 | San Francisco: 6 | Hollywood: 5 | Culver City: 4 | New York City: 4 | Redwood City: 3

DO
David Othenin-Girard

David Othenin-Girard

K&L Buyer
The Kentucky Spirit hangs back in the shadow of the WT portfolio, eclipsed in prominence by the Russell's single barrel picks. One thing I love about the standard Kentucky Spirits releases is they include a lot more information than a standard bottle of Russell's. While our store picks include rick, warehouse and bottling info, the regular Russell's Single Barrel does not. So while people will go nuts for a single barrel of Russell's, I'm sitting here with a bottle of Kentucky Spirit and no one seems to be the wiser. Bottled at a lovely 101 proof, these single barrels should be on every taters list of must grabs. Here we go!!! A beautiful nose of mature Turkey nose of sweet roasted oak, charred herbs, and honey candies. With time and air this guy starts to get pretty darn complex, bringing in some charred peaches, fresh cinnamon sticks, aged tobacco. On the palate, it really open and surprisingly fresh, softer and way off the big kickin' cinnamon that some WT lovers want. Instead it's really candied and sweet only turning up the heat on the finish after a few sips. Then we're reminded it's Turkey after all. Just really damned good whisky. You can count on that.

Staff Reviews

GW
Gary Westby

Gary Westby

The Cognac of Bourbon, this round, mellow, rich Wild Turkey is full of class and elegance. A fabulous sipping whiskey, I found this single barrel to be seamless in every way. If you are looking for a showy, high octane drink this is not it, but if you want something gentlemanly and complex, you have found it!

Notes

**No specific Barrel information is available. Multiple barrels from various warehouses in stock, please do not request specific barrels** While the modern Bourbon world prioritizes single barrel store picks, Jimmy and Eddie Russell have been perfecting the art of cask selection at Wild Turkey for decades. Who are we to question their exceptional choices? Wild Turkey was a pioneer in single barrel bottling and they did it at their signature 101 proof to boot! Kentucky Spirit is a unique version of Wild Turkey: Aged for at least 8 years, the added complexity of a single cask selection enriches the experience. Details regarding bottling date, warehouse, rick, and barrel information grace every label, narrating the story behind each distinct bottle you’ll enjoy. Though flavors may vary slightly from barrel to barrel, the selected casks generally embody a full-bodied profile, complemented by a harmony of sweet vanilla, corn, and spice. The rich flavors that WT aims for in selection criteria include vanilla, honey, and almond notes, reinforced by touches of oak, caramel, and leather. It offers a more intriguing single barrel option from bottle to bottle than the more famous single barrel Blanton's, as variations in aging processes create more notable differences between each barrel even with the selection for general profile taken into account. If you like higher proof single barrels of classic American Bourbon, it is always worth grabbing a bottle when you can find it.

Details

TypeBourbon and Rye
VarietalBourbon
OriginKentucky, United States
Bottle Size750 mL
Alcohol Content50.5%
SKU991366