I popped mine during your Wednesday livestream. A damn delicious bottle. I picked mine up for 44$.. I’m going back Monday to grab two more if available.
I couldn't get one. Sold out in one day around me. Sad. Jimmy wanted this to be a thank you to the every day Turkey fan. Hopefully there will be more on the shelf soon.
that's awesome if that was his intention. I really does drink like a superior 101 WT. wild turkey 101 is my everyday. I go back and forth between 101, old forester 100, and old gran dad bib... but WT 101 is without a doubt the favorite!
Thanks for the video! I've got a key question though, do you think it better than Russell's Reserve Single Barrel? Because to me, that is the top of the Wild Turkey every day available product.
Nice review of something I will be on the lookout for sure. Just got home from the bank, WHAT A GAME 2! This might be a series for the books. Cheers Jason, go Phillies
I wish that they would come out with an offering of Kentucky Spirit at the original proof point of 104. Although, I'm glad that the Rare Breed has been elevated from 108 to 116.8. Wild Turkey products have always topped my bourbon selections. Great show as always! Cheers!
I just found one at Sam's in Panama City Beach. I was unsure about getting it, but after watching this video, I'm glad I got one. There were 3 left as of 3 hours ago. 🎉🎉🎉
Bought and backed up. 101 is one of my favorites so I was totally excited about this one. Did the Wild Turkey tour hoping to pick one up but no dice. A week later and they are on the shelves here and plentiful. I get tones of cherry and orange, almost like an old fashion but better and not overly sweet. Thanks for the review. Cheers
Jason, you continue to have some of the very best reviews online. I just wish you would hold off on giving your reviews until bottles arrive in my area. By the time your best-reviewed bottles arrive in my area, people are hoarding them and I’m unable to get my hands on them.
I'm excited I was just able to find a bottle today. I would say it's very tasty and a buy. I don't think I'm going to back it up, but I'm glad I got it and I like it.
I started hunting for this about a week ago in northern New Jersey. Finally found one for $54.99! Got the last one in the store. This is an allocated bottle for NJ, Jason IDK where you got the information that there will be many of these bottles available. I am a long time WT 101 fan going back to the late 1980s. This bottle is the best tasting WT product that I have had the pleasure to consume in many years. I hope that everyone can get access to this, its excellent! Like Jason mentioned in his review, its not going to win any whiskey of the year awards but it is a wonderful pour and a great value for the price! Cheers to all, happy hunting for this one!
@@thomasgallagher1945 glad you're enjoying it. I got my info from master blender Bruce Russell. Lol. But he doesn't know exactly where and how many bottles go
great video like always! Was able to get a bottle last week and looking forward in sharing it with some friends that are also big Wild Turkey fans. It sucks flippers are doing what you said, and also is baffling this is $50 when so many other upcoming releases are going for $250 or more.
For me, I have noticed that the bourbon actually tastes bests upon the third and beyond sips. The finish seems to last longer and the flavors come across more pure. Have you had issues evaluating a bourbon based on the first sip - like you did today? Thanks for the review.
I bought one locally here in Louisville, not saying where so that the flippers don't bombard them. It is NOT at all what I expected, and I LOVE IT! I expected something more along the lines of a Russell's Reserve flavor, but as your review states, it's an amped up WT 101! The flavor of Rare Breed (maybe more complex) at 101 proof!
Local liquor store I spotted these at first had them at $65, but I hadn't seen any reviews of it yet. For closer to MSRP, say under $60 I will be picking up 2
I am a huge, Wild Turkey fan as well! I am really excited that I was able to pick this up two days ago. I agree with you on the tasting notes as well. I was really surprised by the mouthfeel being 101 proof. It’s such a great find for 50 bucks.
Just got a bottle of this from a kroger in Lexington yesterday. The employee asks.....you looking for something allocated? She had this and Russell 15. I went with this for 50 bucks. The Russell 15 ?.....not forking over 300.
I was able to taste this at the distillery last week and it was great. Got lucky while I was their with Jimmy showing up and they brought out 88 bottles!!! Was able to get 1 and have Jimmy sign it!!!! Now looking for another bottle so I can open it and drink it!!
I did a blind earlier in the week that included 101s and KY Spirits. The CN-E was opened same weekend as the 70th anny. BOTH brought up the rear. Beat by a 2020 101 and 2022 101 bottles (been open for years) and all got crushed by a CN-C from 2022. That is just a spectacular bottle, even beat the 12 year 101. So gonna try again months from now. But will say the 70th anniversary is delicious on it's own and runs cheaper than KY Spirits in my area.
@@javieracosta3439 Interesting! Thanks! They have CN-E KS at my local liquor store so was curious if I should hold out for the 70th or pickup the KS bottle.
@@seventhsealhere usually KY Spirits dont fly off shelves. So maybe you can hold off til the 70th hits your area. If you can't get one of those, a CN-E isn't a bad consolation prize. Distribution has been hit or miss here in CT Stores that don't do much Turkey sales got one bottle. Some that have done consistent Russell's or KY Spirit picks got a case or two.
Picked up 2024 Celler Aged, E.H. Taylor - Single Barrel, Weller 12 & Blanton's this week in Del Rio, Texas. Went into town to get supplies for my Ranch in Rocksprings, Texas, and my wife suggested stopping at a local liquor store. All @ S.R.P. Great little haul!
This release to me (I love my bottle) proves that Turkey still has it. It makes me wonder if corporate is to blame for the classic 101 taking such a quality hit
It’s not that available yet in my area, so I bought the only two bottles on the shelf. Being a WT, I knew I was going to like it and I wasn’t wrong. So glad I have a backup while the price is right! A bargain to be honest...
These are just sitting on a full shelf at Costco for the last few weeks here in NM for $39.99. Glad people care more about Tequila here and ignore all the awesome bourbons sitting on the shelf.
Super glad I was offered one for $60, awesome bottle! My only gripe, oddly enough, is the price. Regular 101 in Japan is always 8yr age stated and available everywhere for $18-$21. I think for this milestone they could've afforded a 12yr for the same price.
Well, Jimmy said that was his preferred age of whiskey. Im just wondering if these are essentially barrel picked 101. Not sure if id pay $50 for that, but maybe. I have 101 and Rare as Quintessential stock on my bar, but my bar is limited in space now. So I dont know if I’ll pay for it. Ive seen it a couple times already.
Thank you for saying what you said about the flippers flipping signed bottles being a shitty move. It’s absolutely shitty and un classy.
Just as shitty as the distillery taking advantage of idiots since it’s the same juice as Japan just with dumb marketing for American suckers
Where would you flip a bottle? Isn’t it illegal to sell liquor without a license ?
You can sell whatever you want on the secondary from hand to hand. @randymarsh3582
Jimmy is wonderful. Drives a crappy old Sienna and parks by the ramp to the gift shop. Sharp as a tack!
I popped mine during your Wednesday livestream. A damn delicious bottle. I picked mine up for 44$.. I’m going back Monday to grab two more if available.
I met Jimmy back in August. Such a great fellow! I bought a flask and got an autograph from him
Bought my backup bottle today. 49! Amazing value!
Grabbed one to drink immediately and one to store for a rainy day!
I couldn't get one. Sold out in one day around me. Sad. Jimmy wanted this to be a thank you to the every day Turkey fan. Hopefully there will be more on the shelf soon.
that's awesome if that was his intention. I really does drink like a superior 101 WT. wild turkey 101 is my everyday. I go back and forth between 101, old forester 100, and old gran dad bib... but WT 101 is without a doubt the favorite!
Where do you live I got couple extra in Mississippi
seems to be lots out there so you'll probably get your chance if you haven't already
just picked one up yesterday . it was on the shelf for a month here, for less than 50$
Purchased a bottle this past Thursday at my ABC store, Jacksonville,NC for $49.95. Happy to add this one to my bar.
Really love the flipper comments! Great review and video.
Thanks for the video! I've got a key question though, do you think it better than Russell's Reserve Single Barrel? Because to me, that is the top of the Wild Turkey every day available product.
Finally just picked up a bottle today. PA is a rough hunt sometimes😅
Some Mariano's in Chicagoland are selling for $43. Don't wait!!
Found a bottle today. Butterscotch, brown sugar, baking spices and some zest. I think it will get even better as it opens up. Price point was good.
Sounds great! Hopefully I find it for MSRP, I feel like Jimmy would hate to see this bottle marked up.
Nice review of something I will be on the lookout for sure. Just got home from the bank, WHAT A GAME 2! This might be a series for the books. Cheers Jason, go Phillies
I wish that they would come out with an offering of Kentucky Spirit at the original proof point of 104. Although, I'm glad that the Rare Breed has been elevated from 108 to 116.8. Wild Turkey products have always topped my bourbon selections. Great show as always! Cheers!
I just found one at Sam's in Panama City Beach. I was unsure about getting it, but after watching this video, I'm glad I got one. There were 3 left as of 3 hours ago. 🎉🎉🎉
Great bottle at a great price. I snagged 2 when I found it.
Bought and backed up. 101 is one of my favorites so I was totally excited about this one. Did the Wild Turkey tour hoping to pick one up but no dice. A week later and they are on the shelves here and plentiful. I get tones of cherry and orange, almost like an old fashion but better and not overly sweet. Thanks for the review. Cheers
What you said about flippers is spot on. I was lucky to get one in Oregon and I’ll look forward to opening it for great stories with friends.
WT101 is my favorite daily, so I'm really excited to open this bottle once my cold goes away 😢
Got a nice orange marmalade on the nose. Killer pour for the price. 🦃 🔥
Great review as always J! This sounds amazing! My hat is off to WT for keeping this affordable. They could have easily charged consumers double.
I cannot wait to get some of these! So happy they made a bunch!!
I’m a huge fan of the 101-12yr. If this is even close to as good as that I’m buying a couple
I wouldn't say it's close in profile to the 12 but it is a great tasting pour on it's own.
Picked one up today. It is a banger. Hopefully stores around here get more because i bought the last one on the shelf in my area and i want another
Jason, you continue to have some of the very best reviews online. I just wish you would hold off on giving your reviews until bottles arrive in my area. By the time your best-reviewed bottles arrive in my area, people are hoarding them and I’m unable to get my hands on them.
I'm excited I was just able to find a bottle today. I would say it's very tasty and a buy. I don't think I'm going to back it up, but I'm glad I got it and I like it.
Hope it makes it to out neck of the woods. Just bought WT 101, which is one of my favorite pours. Thanks for the review Jason. Cheers.
I started hunting for this about a week ago in northern New Jersey. Finally found one for $54.99! Got the last one in the store.
This is an allocated bottle for NJ, Jason IDK where you got the information that there will be many of these bottles available.
I am a long time WT 101 fan going back to the late 1980s. This bottle is the best tasting WT product that I have had the pleasure to consume in many years. I hope that everyone can get access to this, its excellent!
Like Jason mentioned in his review, its not going to win any whiskey of the year awards but it is a wonderful pour and a great value for the price!
Cheers to all, happy hunting for this one!
@@thomasgallagher1945 glad you're enjoying it. I got my info from master blender Bruce Russell. Lol. But he doesn't know exactly where and how many bottles go
This is good knowing it should be available in a lot of places.
Snagged one today and had to crack it! Great addition and agree with Jason's comments. Definitely an elevated experience from WT101.
Wild Turkey American honey with a fresh lemon on ice is my favorite spring/summer drink!
Costco grand opening and Bruce Russell was there signing bottles Pretty cool to meet him and at $43 dollars...
I was fortunate to be at the gift shop the day of the release. I had a bottle signed by Jimmy and plan on keeping it unopened.
I've got one, haven't cracked it yet, but looking forward to it! Seems available in Colorado
great video like always! Was able to get a bottle last week and looking forward in sharing it with some friends that are also big Wild Turkey fans. It sucks flippers are doing what you said, and also is baffling this is $50 when so many other upcoming releases are going for $250 or more.
For me, I have noticed that the bourbon actually tastes bests upon the third and beyond sips. The finish seems to last longer and the flavors come across more pure. Have you had issues evaluating a bourbon based on the first sip - like you did today? Thanks for the review.
Is it limited time or just limited release for the year and wil stay on the shelves and be restocked as a Mainstay?
Absolutely messed up when flippers do that with his signature and trying to capitalize on it. Awaiting for it to show up in Houston market.
It's at Spec's on Smith and the Richmond location. 47.99
Can you do a quadruple bass with three other WT101’s from say 2024, 2020, 2013 and or 2008?
I bought one locally here in Louisville, not saying where so that the flippers don't bombard them. It is NOT at all what I expected, and I LOVE IT! I expected something more along the lines of a Russell's Reserve flavor, but as your review states, it's an amped up WT 101! The flavor of Rare Breed (maybe more complex) at 101 proof!
Good review..I'm excited and I'm sure we'll get it in our area!! 🥃😃
Definitely will be looking out for this. Big WT fan and would probably buy 2 if I can. Cheers
Great video and superb review! I hope this release comes to the Phoenix market. Thank you!
Local liquor store I spotted these at first had them at $65, but I hadn't seen any reviews of it yet. For closer to MSRP, say under $60 I will be picking up 2
Great review and video! Hope to find some here in Chicagoland soon.
I just picked one up here in OR. It is really good. Paid $49.95 for it. I will go back soon and get a back up bottle.
I am a huge, Wild Turkey fan as well! I am really excited that I was able to pick this up two days ago. I agree with you on the tasting notes as well. I was really surprised by the mouthfeel being 101 proof. It’s such a great find for 50 bucks.
Just got a bottle of this from a kroger in Lexington yesterday. The employee asks.....you looking for something allocated? She had this and Russell 15. I went with this for 50 bucks. The Russell 15 ?.....not forking over 300.
Good choice!
Grabbed a bottle a couple weeks ago, and backed it up with another bottle today. Spent $55-ish for each. 👍🏻 👍🏻 🦃 🦃
Enjoyed the taste along Jason. Agree to all you said!
Hope to see it soon.
You know the Distribution Mafia is at it again when a major distillery’s “largest special release” is still nowhere to be found
Looking forward to this bottle, not in Binny's or Woodman's yet
Hoping to get one by Thanksgiving!
Cant wait to get 2 of these, stoked 👍
I'm looking for this one!
i found it in a sam's club in south florida.
Saw them in northern Ky today
How is this compared to just a single barrel wild turkey?
I STRONGLY dislike "flippers"!
This WT 70th or RR10 LL/ME20? That’s $49.99 versus $48.99 by me. Curious about your thoughts.
I was able to taste this at the distillery last week and it was great. Got lucky while I was their with Jimmy showing up and they brought out 88 bottles!!! Was able to get 1 and have Jimmy sign it!!!! Now looking for another bottle so I can open it and drink it!!
Sounds great! At about 50 bones. It would have been a buy with hearing your review. After your review it's a buy and back it up!
How does it compare to Kentucky Spirit CN-x bottles? 👍
I did a blind earlier in the week that included 101s and KY Spirits. The CN-E was opened same weekend as the 70th anny. BOTH brought up the rear. Beat by a 2020 101 and 2022 101 bottles (been open for years) and all got crushed by a CN-C from 2022. That is just a spectacular bottle, even beat the 12 year 101.
So gonna try again months from now. But will say the 70th anniversary is delicious on it's own and runs cheaper than KY Spirits in my area.
@@javieracosta3439 Interesting! Thanks! They have CN-E KS at my local liquor store so was curious if I should hold out for the 70th or pickup the KS bottle.
@@seventhsealhere usually KY Spirits dont fly off shelves. So maybe you can hold off til the 70th hits your area. If you can't get one of those, a CN-E isn't a bad consolation prize.
Distribution has been hit or miss here in CT
Stores that don't do much Turkey sales got one bottle. Some that have done consistent Russell's or KY Spirit picks got a case or two.
I am drinking one right now and it's really worth the 50 bucks I paid for it.
Been dying to track a couple of these down!
Picked up 2024 Celler Aged, E.H. Taylor - Single Barrel, Weller 12 & Blanton's this week in Del Rio, Texas. Went into town to get supplies for my Ranch in Rocksprings, Texas, and my wife suggested stopping at a local liquor store. All @ S.R.P. Great little haul!
Weirdly allocated in MD. Most stores only got bottles.
Hope this is released in the UK.
This release to me (I love my bottle) proves that Turkey still has it. It makes me wonder if corporate is to blame for the classic 101 taking such a quality hit
How does it compare to the WT 12 Yr? Japanese exclusive.
Wish they'd done an old school label for it. Not a fan of the clear glass, but good info as always.
Thanks for sharing
It’s not that available yet in my area, so I bought the only two bottles on the shelf. Being a WT, I knew I was going to like it and I wasn’t wrong. So glad I have a backup while the price is right! A bargain to be honest...
So good I bought 2!
Great video Jason C
Hasn’t hit NEO yet, can’t wait to grab one of these, 🤞
Jason if you had 100 bucks to spend on one bottle what would it be?
How does it compare to the Japanese market 12 year?
I just picked up a bottle today. Paid $54 at Total Wine & More.
These are just sitting on a full shelf at Costco for the last few weeks here in NM for $39.99. Glad people care more about Tequila here and ignore all the awesome bourbons sitting on the shelf.
What makes it different from Kentucky spirit?
@@roscoejenkins4221 it's a blend. KS is a single barrel
$39.99 at Costco in Phoenix
Just got one at a VA ABC store at retail. Limit one per customer
I really enjoyed this bottle best ive had this year that is semi available and affordable imo
Saw this at a store in northern Kentucky today and they already had it priced at $90
Found mine at Publix for $50.
Kudos to Wild Turkey for releasing this at c. $50 MSRP when they could have made it the newest Master's Keep and asked $250-$300 for it 😳😱🤑
I want one for the bar to be signed by Jimmy, but it’ll be hard not to open it. Better than the 8 year 101 Japanese export
How does it compare to the 12 year, Japan only 101?
And the 8 year
I picked up 2 at $54 each. Love it😋🥃
Super glad I was offered one for $60, awesome bottle! My only gripe, oddly enough, is the price. Regular 101 in Japan is always 8yr age stated and available everywhere for $18-$21. I think for this milestone they could've afforded a 12yr for the same price.
Well, Jimmy said that was his preferred age of whiskey. Im just wondering if these are essentially barrel picked 101. Not sure if id pay $50 for that, but maybe. I have 101 and Rare as Quintessential stock on my bar, but my bar is limited in space now. So I dont know if I’ll pay for it. Ive seen it a couple times already.
Last time I saw him at the distillery I bought a 101 for him to sign. Such a cool old guy.
Don't influence anyone to pay over MSRP. In fact, say it's a 30 to 40 dollar bottle. We're already paying too much for subpar bourbon.
I mean for the same price you can get Russells SiB....
Just got 2 from Costco $39 bucks each
Was able to find a bottle and one for a friend. Really loved. Blinded against a russels sib and spirit of kentucky and the 8 year won. Very good.
Compare it to the export 8 year
I got it for 50 🤘🤓🤘