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Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel (Camp Nelson E) 101 Proof (50.5% ABV)
$82.99 USD
The Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that is always bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV) from a single, hand-selected barrel, with the specific details like warehouse location (e.g., Camp Nelson E), rick, and barrel number noted on the label. The flavor profile is highly dependent on the specific barrel and its location in the rickhouse.
Core Characteristics of Kentucky Spirit
- Single Barrel: Each bottle comes from a single barrel chosen by Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell, ensuring a unique expression of the Wild Turkey profile.
- Proof: Consistently 101 proof, the same as the flagship Wild Turkey 101, but generally offering more depth and complexity due to its single-barrel nature and age.
- Age: Typically aged between 8.5 and 9.5 years, which is slightly older than the standard Wild Turkey 101.
- Mash Bill: Uses the classic Wild Turkey high-rye mash bill (approx. 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley).
Camp Nelson E Specific Profile
Barrels aged in the Camp Nelson E rickhouse are highly regarded and are often associated with a distinct set of characteristics, though single barrel variation always applies.
- General Impressions: Barrels from Camp Nelson E are often noted for being particularly sweet and easy to sip, with a good balance of flavor that avoids being overly cloying.
- Nose: Aromas often include notes of vanilla frosting, butter toffee, glazed orange, and maraschino cherry.
- Palate: The taste continues the sweet notes with flavors of cream soda, pound cake, sweet oak, and white pepper. The signature "Camp Nelson cola/soda notes" are a common descriptor.
- Finish: The finish is long and smooth, often evolving from sweet notes to a pleasant, elegant spiciness that can include notes of ginger ale and lingering oak spice.
In essence, a Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit from Camp Nelson E is a premium, single-barrel representation of Wild Turkey's potential, often delivering a sweeter, more fruit-forward, and less tannic profile compared to barrels from other warehouses like Camp Nelson F.
