Review: Austin Nichols Wild Turkey Bourbon
Posted by Arctic Wolf on October 19, 2012
According to the Wild Turkey website, Austin Nichols Wild Turkey Bourbon, is composed of a mash bill which includes three grains: corn from Kentucky and Indiana; barley from Montana; and rye grain from North Dakota. Apparently the yeast used in the fermentation has been cultured at the distillery and the actual strains used are kept a closely guarded secret. The whiskey is distilled to a low proof which results in less water needing to be added after maturation to bring the spirit to bottling strength. The belief is that this leads to a fuller more authentic ‘just from the barrel’ flavour.
Wild Turkey, like all American bourbon is aged solely in new white American oak barrels.
Here is an excerpt from my review:
You may read the full review here:
Review: Austin Nichols Wild Turkey Bourbon
I included a nice Mint Julep recipe with the review, one which I call the Northern Julep.
Please enjoy my review and cocktail!
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