Wild Turkey 101 Rye Whiskey

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In stock

Size:750 ML

ABV (Proof): 50.5% (101 Proof)

Origin: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Tasting Notes: Aroma of caramel and honey, with a warm and smokey middle and a long and spicey finish

How to Enjoy: In a Sazerac or in a Rye Swizzle

In 1989 the Ripy brothers open their family distillery on Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. In 1940, the bourbon was named after one of the executives shared some with friends on a hunting trip for...You'll never guess. Rhinocerous. Just kidding. 'Twas turkey. Just jivin' you with misleading information. For some reason now Matthew McConaughey is their Creative Director. Last I heard, he was doing alright, alright, alright.

Sazerac

2 OZ Rye Whiskey

1 OZ Sweet Vermouth

2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Cherries - Luxardo preferred

Add all ingredients except cherry into mixing glass with ice and stir for 20 seconds.

Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a cherry. Lightly jostle spoon to let remaining cherry syrup drip off bar spoon into glass.

Rye Swizzle

2 OZ Rye Whiskey

¾ OZ Ginger Syrup

¾ OZ Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice

Aromatic Bitters

Mint

Add Rye, Ginger Syrup, and Lemon Juice into highball glass, fill with crushed ice and stir. Top off with 2 dashes of bitters and garnish with mint spring.