Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old (Jimmy Russell Selection) is a bold and richly layered Kentucky Straight Bourbon bottled at 50.5% ABV (101 proof). On the nose, it opens with deep notes of caramel, vanilla bean, and toasted oak, followed by hints of baking spices (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg), tobacco, and dark cherry. The palate is full-bodied and oily, offering a balance of toffee, maple syrup, and honeyed sweetness, cut by a punch of black pepper, allspice, and dark fruits like fig and plum, with a subtle nutty edge. A strong but balanced oak presence carries through. The finish is long, warming, and spice-forward, with lingering notes of charred oak, vanilla, and cinnamon heat. This 8-year expression is a classic high-rye bourbon that showcases Wild Turkey’s signature intensity, refined through age into a powerful yet smooth drinking experience.