In whiskey enthusiasm, each day is an adventure inching you closer to an even greater adventure. The key is finding friends to share those adventures with. The post Renegades and Raconteurs appeared first on Rare Bird 101 ..read more

Frank is back with a review of another vintage Wild Turkey expression, the fan-named “Christmas Rye.” It’s been a good while since I last tasted a 101 Rye sporting the green and red label. After reading this piece, I’m determined to revisit it in the very near future. Enjoy! dj Christmas came twice in 2018 […] The post 1997 Wild Turkey 101 “Christmas Rye” appeared first on Rare Bird 101 ..read more

In 2022, Tyrone’s rickhouse M reappeared in Wild Turkey’s private barrel program. The last time enthusiasts had seen private selections from M was in 2016 and 2017, and they were some of the most noteworthy barrels at the time. In fact, I’ve covered a number of Tyrone M selections on this blog over the years, […] The post 12 Rickhouses of Turkey: TYM appeared first on Rare Bird 101 ..read more

Frank is back with his thoughts on another Wild Turkey rarity. This time it’s a New York, NY bottling of Wild Turkey 101 (likely one of the last with that label). Enjoy! dj Ask a Wild Turkey nut (is there an à la mode moniker for us folks?) about certain significant time periods in the […] The post 1972 Wild Turkey 101 appeared first on Rare Bird 101 ..read more

Special thanks to Frank for picking up on the “12 Rickhouses of Turkey” series while I was recovering from Covid 19. Rickhouse T is growing in popularity among Turkey fans, and I can understand why. It’s tasty whiskey! Matter of fact, I’ve participated in selecting two TYT barrels in recent years – one alongside Frank […] The post 12 Rickhouses of Turkey: TYT appeared first on Rare Bird 101 ..read more

Apologies to those following my “12 Rickhouses of Turkey” series. As some of you are aware, I’ve been recovering from a Covid-19 infection. Add that to the holidays and the blog posts needed to take a back seat (at least temporarily). Fortunately, Frank Dobbins is here to save the day! Not only is Frank reviewing […] The post Master Distiller Selection (2006 export) appeared first on Rare Bird 101 ..read more

‘Tis the season … for “best of” whiskey lists. Very soon, Fred Minnick will host his annual “Top 100 American Whiskeys” blind tasting. What will come out on top? It’s anyone’s guess, though there are three Turkeys currently gracing his list: Rare Breed, Master’s Keep Voyage, and Wild Turkey Generations. With that in mind, it […] The post 12 Rickhouses of Turkey: TYS appeared first on Rare Bird 101 ..read more

Back in 2018, a curious pair of words cemented themselves into the Wild Turkey vernacular: Camp Nelson. While Wild Turkey had been aging whiskey in Jessamine County for many years, it wasn’t until those barrels hit the private-barrel program that the maturation campus received the credit it was due. Since that time, the words “Camp […] The post 12 Rickhouses of Turkey: CNF appeared first on Rare Bird 101 ..read more

It’s that time again … Turkey Time! Well, it’s always Turkey Time as far as I’m concerned, but today’s a special Turkey Time – time for another entry in the “12 Rickhouses of Turkey” series. And what’s on deck? A 2023 Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel selection from the Rhody Barrel Brotherhood. I’m a huge fan […] The post 12 Rickhouses of Turkey: TYQ appeared first on Rare Bird 101 ..read more

It’s time for the second entry in my “12 Rickhouses of Turkey” series. Today, I’ll be tasting a Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon selected by my friends at the Dallas Bourbon Club. This whiskey aged over nine years on the 4th floor of Tyrone’s rickhouse K. Those familiar with Wild Turkey rickhouses know that some […] The post 12 Rickhouses of Turkey: TYK appeared first on Rare Bird 101 ..read more