Up front, this bottle was opened a while back, and I've had it a few times (bought it for a small whiskey tasting group I'm part of). I overpaid ($550), but given 5 of us ponied up, the extra $10-$20 per person seemed 'acceptable' Anyway, to the rating...the nose on this is an absolute fruit bomb. Raspberry, strawberry, cherry - all are present and it the nose is sublime. Plenty of brown sugar...fondant...buttercream...in other words, its sweet, but there's also some oak that, while not overpowering, is present and keeps things in balance. Really nice all things considered... Flavor is quite good as well...and continues to be on the sweeter end of the spectrum. Cherry syrup that borders on medicinal but doesn't reach the point of being offensive...more dark fruit, hints of vanilla and spice...it is *good*, but maybe it is the heavy cherry character or something else, but it falls well short of *great* for me. Great viscosity - this whiskey truly has some 'legs'. If you poured this for me blind, I'd enjoy the pour, but it resonates as something in the $150-$200 range, and quite frankly, I'd be disappointed if I had ponied up $500-$550 for this by myself. Not worth the price, but regardless, a damn fine whiskey inside this bottle...
About this bottle
Wild Turkey Generations is a limited edition release and the first collaboration between the three generations in the Russell family — Jimmy, Eddie, and Bruce Russell. The grandfather, father, and son trio selected the four high proof bourbons that appear in the blend: 9, 12, 14, and 15 year-old. Just 5,000 bottles were created of this limited release, each featuring the etched signatures of all three Russells. Bottled at barrel proof without chill-filtration at 120.8 proof, availability begins November 2023 at select retailers nationwide. (SRP $450)
Reviews
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So excited to get my hands on this bottle. Blend of 9, 12, 14, and 15 year old bourbons at barrel proof -120.8. Awesome nose on this: candied cherry (bright red jar of maraschino cherries), caramel, toffee, frosted 🍫 cake. Oily viscous with more pronounced oak than I excpected. Some vanilla and baking spice. Finish is lengthy with more pronounced vanilla and a bit of spicy tobacco. Nearly perfect, just the predominance of oak is the only consideration. Maybe makes this a 4.9 vs. 5.0
Nose - raspberry pie (distinct pastry notes) along with grape, oak and brown sugar. Pallette - more raspberry, grape and oak with additional cherry juice and varyimg levels of sugar. Truly a delightful bourbon with incredible mouth feel and finish. Easily top 5 bourbon I have ever tasted, if not top 5 spirit.
Stunning all around. Nose is incredible, finish is so viscous
Bob Sample in Frankfort, KY
No surprise, this is great
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