Wild Turkey 13 Year Old Distiller's Reserve

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A 13-year-old Wild Turkey bourbon made for the Japanese market. Drawn from barrels aged on the lower floors of the rickhouses and bottled at 45.5%, it offers deep caramel and dried-apricot sweetness.

Details

Brand	Wild Turkey
Distillery	Wild Turkey
Origin	USA / Kentucky
Style	Bourbon
Age	13 yrs
ABV	45.5%
Cask	—

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Deep caramel, dark honey and dusty oak with dried apricot.
Palate: Silky and rich, with vanilla custard, burnt orange, cinnamon and milk chocolate.
Finish: Long, with gentle spice and a hint of tobacco leaf.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
On the rocks
With water

Enjoy it neat or on a large ice cube to appreciate its long maturation. A splash of water opens up the fruit and caramel.

Food pairing

Smoked meats, aged cheddar, or desserts with dark chocolate and nuts.

Background & production

Made at the Wild Turkey distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, now owned by Italy's Campari Group. The 13 Year Old Distiller's Reserve is a Japan-exclusive release, first introduced around 2014–2015 to succeed the earlier 12-year-old in Japan.

It is blended from barrels on the lower floors of the rickhouses, where cooler temperatures slow maturation and the proof rises less. Bottled at 91 proof (45.5%), it is lower in strength than the flagship 101.