Wild Turkey 1855 Reserve - 1992

Color: copper red Nose: chewy caramel, rich vanilla, sweet musty oak, oranges, honey, “spicy” floral perfume, hints of tobacco & leather Taste: (you feel it before you taste it, so hang in there) SPICY vanilla, maple syrup, musty charred oak, rich citrus, floral perfume, garden herbs, baking spice (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg), tobacco & leather Finish: (the ride ain’t over yet) very long & notably spicy, full of intense warmth (throat to chest) – waves of maple syrup, spicy vanilla, musty oak, leather, slowly fading spice Overall: Wow! I think Randy Savage just whipped my taste buds with a Slim Jim! While 1855 Reserve batch W-T-10-92 is notably rich and complex, it comes across somewhat brash and arguably unbalanced. Now, please don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying this is a harsh or unpleasant bourbon – I’m just saying it’s a helluva spicy beast. If you enjoy mature barrel-proof bourbons for their complexity AND love intense spicy heat, I highly recommend this batch of 1855 (or possibly its corresponding domestic Rare Breed release).