Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey 1855 Reserve, New Charred White Oak Cask, Batch No. W-T-01-96, 1996, 54.4%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 4
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

Wild Turkey 1855 Reserve is a barrel-proof bourbon, released for overseas markets, particularly Japan, from 1992 to 1996. It is a blend of 6, 8, and 12-year-old whiskies, bottled without dilution at barrel proof. Created by Master Distiller Jimmy Russell, it commemorates the founding of the Wild Turkey distillery in 1855 and is often considered an export version of Wild Turkey Rare Breed. It is matured in new charred white oak barrels and is non-chill filtered, preserving its robust character and flavor intensity.

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Region
Kentucky
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
1996
ABV
54.4%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Wild Turkey
Origin
United States
Cask type
New Charred White Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
W-T-01-96
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Jim Russell
Master distiller (distillation)
Jim Russell
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle with original box
Series highlights
1855 Reserve Barrel Proof Small Batch Bourbon. Export release, often compared to Wild Turkey Rare Breed.
Historical context
1855 honors the founding year of Austin Nichols, the original parent company of Wild Turkey.
Special release
Export release, especially for Japan and US duty-free market.
Allocation
Overseas markets, especially Japan and US duty-free market.
Nose
Rich caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak with bold spice and nutmeg. Hints of dark chocolate, honey, and roasted nuts. Floral, aromatic, with notes of syrup, musty leather, green apples, and tangerine.
Palate
Full-bodied with intense flavors of vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, toffee, dark cherry, and butterscotch. Bold rye spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper, balanced with toasted oak. Thick and syrupy mouthfeel.
Finish
Long, robust, and intense with lingering oak, spice, and caramel. Warming spice gradually yielding to sweet caramel and vanilla. Notes of citrus, leather, peppery oak, and a nutty sweetness.
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