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- Background:
Austin Nichols began as a wholesale grocer specializing in teas,
coffees and, of course spirits in Kentucky. After Prohibition he
focused solely on wine and spirits and started producing bourbon at the
original Ripy family
distillery in which had gone under during Prohibition. He founded
it on what is now known as Wild Turkey Hill, in Lawrenceburg, KY.
A hunter and distillery executive named Thomas McCarthy brought a
private supply of Austin's bourbon along to enjoy with some friends on
an annual Wild Turkey hunt. They liked it so much, that the next year
they asked him to bring along some of that same "Wild Turkey"
bourbon. He honored his friends' good taste by turning their nickname
into a legendary brand. In 1991 Austin Nichols announced the
introduction of Wild Turkey Rare Breed, a special reserve bourbon
available on a limited bases. Rare Breed is a barrel-proof,
ultra-premium bourbon distilled, aged and bottled at the Wild
Turkey. Barrel proof meaning that nothing, not even filtered
water, is added to the barrel during aging. This gives it it's
high proof and distinct taste, as well as it's uniqueness. There
are currently only a handful of barrel proof bourbons on the
market. This bourbon is also known for it's dark amber
color, which comes from the deep (alligator skin) char that they
distillery uses in the barrels of all Wild Turkey Whiskeys.
- Bourbon Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Bourbon sub-type:
Barrel Proof
- Proof:
108.2
- Age:
6 years
- Bottled and
distilled by:
Austin Nichols Distilling Company, Lawrenceburg, KY (Pernod Ricard)
- Tasting notes: Dark
amber in color. Nose has a fruity and spicy aroma. Body is of chewy
caramel with toasted oak hints. Finish is long and powerful.
- Taster:
wbj, 11/01/07
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