Month: November 2025

Wild Turkey 101 Proof Bourbon & Rare Breed Rye

Wild Turkey 101 Proof & Rare Breed Rye

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Wild Turkey traces its origins to the Ripy Brothers, who founded the distillery in 1869 near Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The Wild Turkey brand name emerged in 1940 after an executive took bourbon samples on a hunting trip, and its popularity led Austin Nichols & Co to begin bottling it officially in 1942. Today, Wild Turkey’s production focuses on traditional methods, including aging in new American white oak barrels with a deep No. 4 char, and its range includes expressions like the 101 Proof and Rare Breed bourbons, crafted under the stewardship of master distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell. We’ll be reviewing the Wild Turkey 101 Proof Bourbon and Rare Breed Rye.

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Five indy bottled Ben Nevis

Five Indy Bottled Ben Nevis

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It has been several months since a bottle from Ben Nevis last featured on More Drams, and the absence has certainly been felt. Ben Nevis distillery is famed not only for its historic roots – dating back to 1825 under the watch of the legendary ‘Long John’ MacDonald – but also for the distinctive, full-bodied spirit it produces. As a distillery whose small output and varied cask management have resulted in an array of characterful single malts and striking independent bottlings, Ben Nevis remains perpetually in demand. Now, with the anticipation that only a rummage through the sample drawers can inspire, let’s revisit this Highland stalwart. Five indy bottled Ben Nevis samples, spanning different casks, ages and independent bottlers: Wilson & Morgan, Swell de Spirits, Hidden Spirits, Elixir Distillers and Signatory Vintage.

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