Bourbon

Wild Turkey 81: Eddie Russell's Cocktail Bourbon — Softer Sibling to the 101 at 40.5%

Name: Wild Turkey 81: Eddie Russell's Cocktail Bourbon — Softer Sibling to the 101 at 40.5%
Brand: Wild Turkey Distillery
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.0 (1 reviews)

7 /10

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Distillery: Wild Turkey Distillery
Type: Bourbon
Age: NAS
ABV: 40.5% ABV
Price: £25.40

Wild Turkey 81 is a Bourbon whisky made by Wild Turkey Distillery. ABV: 40.5% ABV. Age: NAS. Our expert rating is 7/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, vanilla, rye spice, oak, toffee — gentler than the 101

Palate

Rich caramel, manuka honey, fudge, rhubarb-and-custard sweets, oily espresso bean, lemon, honeysuckle, heather

Finish

Gentle, sweet, no burn — easy compared to fiery 101 — built for cocktails

Expert Review

7/10

Launched 2011 as a softer sibling to Wild Turkey 101. Blended from 6, 7, and 8-year-old stocks aged in heavy #4 char barrels at Lawrenceburg. Designed by Eddie Russell as a mixing/cocktail bourbon. 40.5% (81 proof). Decent everyday mixing bourbon, sweet and approachable.