Wild Turkey Old No. 8

Description: Kentucky Bourbon

Newest Review: ... of the French Pernod-Rickard drinks empire, at Lawrenceburg in the heart of Kentucky. They use water for the fermentation ... more

... process from their own on-site well. The water is of such a high quality that it is also used to supply the town of Lawrenceburg itself. The smoothness of the drink was unexpected. I was used to your average cooking scotch being somewhat fiery and the same was my experience with the average bourbon. However, here was a drink that was smooth and full of taste that could be enjoyed without your mouth being anesthetised. The normally edition available in the UK (there are many varieties produced but not all are availa...more

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Wild Turkey Old No. 8: A sippin’ delight (321 words)
by - written on 30/04/01 (Very useful, 579 readings)
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As many are, my first introduction to the national drink of America, bourbon, was the ubiquitous Jack Daniels. I found it less than impressive, on a par with the average blended scotch, another drink that in most cases I can pass by without regret. Then, one day a friend introduced me to Wild Turkey. I was intrigued by the name. One taste was a revelation. Wild Turkey is produced by Austin-Nichols & Co, now party of the French Pernod-Rickard drinks empire, at Lawrenceburg in the heart of Kentucky. They use water for the fermentation process from their own on-site well. The water is of such a high quality that it is also used to supply the town of ... Read the complete review