Wild Turkey

1535 Tyrone Road
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
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Originally established in 1855 as the Old Moore Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Wild Turkey is one of Kentucky's most famous whiskeys. It was purchased by the Ripy brothers in 1905. In 1940, executive Thomas McCarthy selected some 101 proof straight bourbon for a turkey hunt. The next year his friends asked him for "some of that wild turkey whiskey", and a brand was born. Austin Nichols purchased the company in 1970 and was purchased by the French drinks conglomerate Pernod Ricard in 1980. Although Wild Turkey's recipe remains a closely guarded secret, the company has revealed that it uses a higher proportion of malted barley and rye in its bourbons lending them more complexity and spicy pepper notes. It is distilled to 115 proof and aged in heavily charred barrels. Wild Turkey's line currently includes: -an 80 proof bourbon -an 86.8 proof bourbon -a 101 proof bourbon -8-year-old bourbon (101 proof) -12-year-old bourbon (101 proof) -Kentucky Spirit, a single-barrel bourbon (101 proof) -Rare Breed, a barrel Read more »

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  • Pinot Noir

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  • Prosecco

    History of the grape: References to a lightly sparkling wine in the Veneto date back to the 1100s, but it was much sw...

  • Barbera

    History of the grape: Barbera is a native to the Piedmont, where it has been growing for centuries, and is now the fo...

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  • Taste 5 wines from exceptional growing areas paired with a delicious culinary selection.07 Lafond SRH, Santa Rita Hills, CA06 Richard Grant Wrotham Clone, Napa Valleypairing: Smoked Turkey w Berry Compote on Brioche Toast07 Wild Earth, Central Otago, New Zealandpairing: Spice Crusted Lamb Loin w Goat Cheese Mousse05 Bouchard Pere et Fils, Burgu... Read More

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  • Pernod Ricard has announced it is selling Wild Turkey and related businesses to Gruppo Campari for 575million US, what Icon is next? Read More

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  • Cline Cellars Viognier Sonoma County 2007

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    Stone fruit flavors, such as apricots and peaches. Pairs with turkey or chicken (e.g., drier white meats) with herbs along with a side of wild rice. Because it is full-bodied and flavorful, this wine is also an excellent match for Mediterranean stews and food with heat (e.g., Thai curry or spicy Mexican dishes). Read More

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  • If you go look at the Wine page on snooth: http://www.snooth.com/wine/You'll ... up is the featured group - Wild Turkey. Just a statistical chance, but it caught my attenti Read More

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  • Have just had a look through the wine enthusiast's list for 2008 ... bourbon ... bourbon we got here was the Wild Turkey American Spirit 15yo. I bought 2 but because it's a rare one (here) haven't opened them.The stand out product on this list for me has to be St. Germain Liqueur Artisanale and if you get the chance try it half /half (Great qu... Read More

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  • Any suggestions or has anyone tried any good ones lately? As I'm rather keen to try some, especially for a Rye Sazzarac instead of a cognac. We don't have a lot of Rye drinkers in Australia all info greatly appreciated. Thanks Fi Read More

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  • What Wine for Thanksgiving Snooth Panel Tasting Program blind tastes West Coast Pinot Noir. Wines tasted for this report;Flight 1A)    2006 Ponzi A Tavola Willamette Valley 13.5%B)     2006 Willakenzie Willamette Valley - 14.2%C)     2006 Benton Lane Willamette Valley 14.1%Flight 2A)    2006 Elk Cove Willamette Valley 14.5%B)     2006 Duckhor... Read More

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  • Wines tasted in this reportFlight 1A)2006 Ponzi A Tavola Willamette Valley 13.5% 88ptsB) 2006 Willakenzie Willamette Valley - 14.2% 90ptsC) 2006 Benton Lane Willamette Valley 14.1% 84ptsFlight 2A)2006 Elk Cove Willamette Valley 14.5% 91ptsB) 2006 Duckhorn Migration Anderson Valley 14.5% 85ptsC)2007 Wild Horse Central Coast 13% 89pt... Read More

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  • What Wine for Thanksgiving Snooth Panel Tasting Program blind tastes West Coast Pinot Noir. Wines tasted for this report;Flight 1A)    2006 Ponzi A Tavola Willamette Valley 13.5%B)     2006 Willakenzie Willamette Valley - 14.2%C)     2006 Benton Lane Willamette Valley 14.1%Flight 2A)    2006 Elk Cove Willamette Valley 14.5%B)     2006 Duckhor... Read More

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  • What Wine for Thanksgiving – Snooth Panel Tasting Program blind tastes West Coast Pinot Noir. Wines tasted for this report; Flight 1 A)    2006 Ponzi A Tavola Willamette Valley – 13.5% B)     2006 Willakenzie Willamette Valley - 14.2% C)     2006 Benton Lane Willamette Valley – 14.1% Flight 2 A)    2006 Elk Cove Willamette Valley 14.5% B)     20... Read More

    From the article Wine for Thanksgiving - Snooth Blind Tasting of West Coast Pinot Noir


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