Definitely one of my favorites this year. That first sip gave me that “Oh sh*t” moment. Out of the Master Keeps, I put this just ahead of Decades. The nose alone on this is incredible.
I'm so glad you were able to pick this up. Already my favorite release of 2020 so far. I'm not one to pay over $100 for a bottle of bourbon, this one is absolutely the best $180 I've ever spent on bourbon. I can't wait to share it with friends. Cheers!
Not sure if you will see this. Just scored me a bottle today from Sams Club for $157. I have been looking forever and always the same thing.....came and went the same day. Just goes to show....never give up the hunt or hope! Can’t wait to crack this one open. Sounds amazing. I have a Russell’s Reserve Camp Nelson warehouse F as well waiting to be opened! And last but not least.... it has been a very good couple of weeks.....I picked up Cream of Kentucky batch 4 at Kroger’s for $139. Another one I can’t wait to open! As always a great review. It is what got me hunting this bottle. Thanks for all the great information and always appreciate the nose and tasting notes. Cheers!!!!🥃
The Mash and Drum Thanks Jason. Also, I used your review on Remus III to get a bottle for my friend on his 20th wedding anniversary. He opened it today and said it was outstanding! Once again you did not steer me wrong. Thank you! Have you tried the Cream of Kentucky batch 4 yet and if so what are your thoughts?
Finally decided to pick up a bottle of this. Made a trade with somebody just last night. Very excited to jump into it tonight. Easily the most valuable bottle my cheap behind has ever owned. Here's to hoping I like it as much as you do.
I, too, had some concerns about the 100 proof, but the flavor it packs into 100 proof is incredible. I bought one bottle out of three on the shelf. Went home, tasted it, loved it... went back and they were sold out! I have since run down a couple more bottles. It is my definite favorite of the year. Winter is coming and should bring some good releases, but this liquid will be hard to beat. Great review! Your notes were almost identical to Fred Minnick's. He said it tasted like McDonald's fried cherry pie. You said cherry pie and funnel cake. I don't get that pastry element that both of you guys got, but I love cherry notes in a bourbon and this one doesn't disappoint. It is my ideal flavor profile. Thanks for the review!
Appreciate that thanks. I think the fried dough is that smoke note more or less from the barrel char. At 100 proof it's perfect. Love this bourbon. Cheers.
Hey brother, I don't hear many people talking about this fact..this entered the barrel at 107 proof..they're at 115 now. That's why it has such ana amazing mouthfeel and finish.
I just got a hold of one of these, and all I can say is wow. The flavors are so rich and you’re right, the proof point is not an issue at all, fantastic at 100. I put this in the way back of the pantry, only to come out on special occasions.
Wanted to make a follow-up post after trying this... Holy hell is this delicious. You’re definitely right about the Luxardo cherry notes! I noticed after letting this sit and air out for a while, the flavors really evolved and became so damn rich. The smoke note really came out, and reminded me of an old dusty library (which is a very nostalgic note for me). Was blown away with this bottle, and glad I picked up two. Thanks again for the great review. Hope to see this in your top 5 bottles for 2020. Cheers!
Oh man, I’m jealous! I love me some Turkey and this sound like a wonderful pour. Thanks for the review- I’m glad you were able to get one! Cheers Jason 🥃 Gobble gobble 🦃
Finally a review where someone else got that smoke note! Haha! It’s really delicate and clove like. It’s absolutely fantastic. That smoke and clove mixed with that amazing cherry pie note make this one hell of a bourbon and the uniqueness of the palate take it over the top for me. The more I drink it the more it’s becoming one of my favorite bourbons. Great review! Cheers!
Fantastic spot on review Jason! This bottle far exceeded my expectations and to me Wild Turkey never disappoints with the Master's Keep releases. I will say this one is the best yet! I was a little worried about too much oak presence but the amount of oak and sweetness and the distinct flavors balance it and it is a perfect amount of oak and smoke! And I agree--the nose is spectacular! It is definitely worth "The Hunt! BTW--your film work did this one justice-- Amazingly beautiful! Great job!
Great video! My very first Wild Turkey pour was Russell’s Reserve private barrel selection. Really really enjoy that one. After seeing your review here, I just happened to run out to a local big store liquor shop and they actually had a few of these! Thanks again for the great review, and looking forward to cracking this one open. Cheers!
I was all but set that I was going to pass on it. Simply because from time to time I run across the older ones at retail. But that low run number it will already be hard to find.
This sounds like one I would actually want to drop that kind of cash on. Maybe my first over $100 bottle...??? Let's see if I can even find it now. Cheers, Jason!
My mouth is watered big time and I haven't spent more than 100 on a bottle to date but this will be the one if I get a chance to find it. I'll probably pay $200 also. Great job Jason! Cheers!🤙
I appreciate your opinion about bourbons and whiskeys but I really wanted to thank you for not dropping the "F" bomb. I tune out automatically but thank you for your discretion. It's hard to do for a lot of people. I like how you describe the noses because I think a lot of bourbons taste so similar. I don't taste the differences so I rely on the opinions of certain tasters like yourself. Thanks again!
Man the secondary market in other areas are full of D-Bags. By me they are just moderate d-bags. They got the WT 17yr BiB for $170ish and then started flipping them for $260-$275.If I can get it MSRP I'll do buy it but I'm not paying $300-$350. Although I did find an American Spirit bottling for $500.
Hey Jason, I love Wild Turkey juice. Some can be disappointing but overall pretty dam good. Have you ever tried the Forgiven? I am tempted to pick up a bottle.
The Cornerstone Rye was 250$ here, I didn't buy one. I would consider buying this at that price, (it's cause CDN $$ is low) Wild Turkey is one of my fav brands. We got the CSR about 6-8 months after USA, I'll make a mental note to keep checking (bit offtopic have you tried James E Pepper rye?, I recently bought that and its nice, way better then I expected)
Even at 100 proof there aren't many 17 year old bourbons priced under 200 bucks. The 100 I don't think hurts it. It has a ton of flavor. Not a long finish but definitely a complex one.
What’s the availability like in OH? Is it something that will sit on the shelf a bit or do I need to be there at delivery like practically every Buffalo Trace product? I still see the Masters Keep Rye on shelves
It's supposed to hit Ohio soon. It's listed on the website but I will say based on what I've seen everywhere else with these selling fast I think the same will happen here. The rye hangs around because it's a rye. A 17 year bourbon will be a different story so keep an eye out. Cheers.
Yeah I've been checking the Ohio liquor control website often. Don't want to miss this one. Is the rye still available in Cbus? I saw it there about a year ago, and regret not buying it.
If this was 17 years at the new entry proof it would not be the same. This is some of the last stuff that will ever be released at that old 107 entry proof..one would think at least.
Damn does this one ever sound delicious, was wondering how the age on this one only being 100 proof was going to hold up but it sure sounds like it did. Cheers buddy, Great review!
@@drink_with_the_dead even more important then, the lower the entry proof, yes the less dilution to take place making for a bolder bourbon at a slightly lower proof. Cheers!
Definitely one of my favorites this year. That first sip gave me that “Oh sh*t” moment. Out of the Master Keeps, I put this just ahead of Decades. The nose alone on this is incredible.
Can nose this one all day but drinking it is more fun. Lol. Cheers
Someone just returned this to my store. I’m buying this in the morning. Thank you Jason.
I'm so glad you were able to pick this up. Already my favorite release of 2020 so far. I'm not one to pay over $100 for a bottle of bourbon, this one is absolutely the best $180 I've ever spent on bourbon. I can't wait to share it with friends. Cheers!
Yeah man i love this release.
Not sure if you will see this. Just scored me a bottle today from Sams Club for $157. I have been looking forever and always the same thing.....came and went the same day. Just goes to show....never give up the hunt or hope! Can’t wait to crack this one open. Sounds amazing. I have a Russell’s Reserve Camp Nelson warehouse F as well waiting to be opened! And last but not least.... it has been a very good couple of weeks.....I picked up Cream of Kentucky batch 4 at Kroger’s for $139. Another one I can’t wait to open! As always a great review. It is what got me hunting this bottle. Thanks for all the great information and always appreciate the nose and tasting notes. Cheers!!!!🥃
Cheers John! So glad you got one! This is still one of my favorites this year.
The Mash and Drum Thanks Jason. Also, I used your review on Remus III to get a bottle for my friend on his 20th wedding anniversary. He opened it today and said it was outstanding! Once again you did not steer me wrong. Thank you! Have you tried the Cream of Kentucky batch 4 yet and if so what are your thoughts?
@@johnfreed9167 love the remus. Can't say I've had the new cream of kentucky yet.
I'm on the Hunt for this gem.👍
Finally decided to pick up a bottle of this. Made a trade with somebody just last night. Very excited to jump into it tonight. Easily the most valuable bottle my cheap behind has ever owned. Here's to hoping I like it as much as you do.
Two words make this a must try for me: Camp Nelson😄 Great review, Jason, the tasting notes sound amazing. Cheers!
I, too, had some concerns about the 100 proof, but the flavor it packs into 100 proof is incredible. I bought one bottle out of three on the shelf. Went home, tasted it, loved it... went back and they were sold out! I have since run down a couple more bottles. It is my definite favorite of the year. Winter is coming and should bring some good releases, but this liquid will be hard to beat.
Great review! Your notes were almost identical to Fred Minnick's. He said it tasted like McDonald's fried cherry pie. You said cherry pie and funnel cake. I don't get that pastry element that both of you guys got, but I love cherry notes in a bourbon and this one doesn't disappoint. It is my ideal flavor profile. Thanks for the review!
Appreciate that thanks. I think the fried dough is that smoke note more or less from the barrel char. At 100 proof it's perfect. Love this bourbon. Cheers.
Hey brother, I don't hear many people talking about this fact..this entered the barrel at 107 proof..they're at 115 now. That's why it has such ana amazing mouthfeel and finish.
I just got a hold of one of these, and all I can say is wow. The flavors are so rich and you’re right, the proof point is not an issue at all, fantastic at 100. I put this in the way back of the pantry, only to come out on special occasions.
You’ve really stepped up your editing game. Along with true reviews this channel is becoming one of my absolute top favorites. Cheers 🥃
Wanted to make a follow-up post after trying this... Holy hell is this delicious. You’re definitely right about the Luxardo cherry notes! I noticed after letting this sit and air out for a while, the flavors really evolved and became so damn rich. The smoke note really came out, and reminded me of an old dusty library (which is a very nostalgic note for me).
Was blown away with this bottle, and glad I picked up two. Thanks again for the great review. Hope to see this in your top 5 bottles for 2020. Cheers!
It's definitely up there! Glad you enjoyed it
Now I gotta crack mine!!! Those flavors sound amazing in a WT mashbill
Oh man, I’m jealous! I love me some Turkey and this sound like a wonderful pour. Thanks for the review- I’m glad you were able to get one!
Cheers Jason 🥃
Gobble gobble 🦃
Glad you were able to find a bottle and that it’s amazing. Love the tasting notes, hopefully I can grab a bottle soon. Cheers!
Yeah its stellar bourbon!
How have I not seen this M&D review
Finally a review where someone else got that smoke note! Haha! It’s really delicate and clove like. It’s absolutely fantastic. That smoke and clove mixed with that amazing cherry pie note make this one hell of a bourbon and the uniqueness of the palate take it over the top for me. The more I drink it the more it’s becoming one of my favorite bourbons. Great review! Cheers!
Thanks! Yeah the smoke was pretty strong for me. Love this one!! Cheers!
The Mash and Drum ya slightly medicinal and leaning toward clove but not medicinal like I get in peated scotch if that makes sense.
I’m so glad to have picked this up, I’ve been looking for a back up lol. It’s so amazing! Great review Jason. Cheers 🥃
Thanks Mike! Looking too!
The flavors your explaining sound perfect for me. I hope I can find a bottle. Cheers brother.
Gobble til I Wabble😁😁. Needs to be a t-shirt.
couldnt wait..lol...cracked the sample....WOW !
Lucked out and got 4 bottles of this wonderful nectar.
Okay you have convinced me, darn jealous. I already trying to get me a bottle. Thanks for the review.
Fantastic spot on review Jason! This bottle far exceeded my expectations and to me Wild Turkey never disappoints with the Master's Keep releases. I will say this one is the best yet! I was a little worried about too much oak presence but the amount of oak and sweetness and the distinct flavors balance it and it is a perfect amount of oak and smoke! And I agree--the nose is spectacular! It is definitely worth "The Hunt! BTW--your film work did this one justice-- Amazingly beautiful! Great job!
I don't know why that line is in there!!
@@karenbford LOL! Thanks! That's weird. Never seen that. You can try and edit it...maybe there's a word in there CZcams doesnt like. lol
Got 2 bottles stashed away. Took this on my vacation in July along with others and this was the first bottle dusted
LOVE Turkey! I need this in my life at some point! Great review!
Awesome review man. Can't wait to get my hands on this one! That B-roll tho....
Great review, Jason. I agree 101%!
Thanks man!
Great video! My very first Wild Turkey pour was Russell’s Reserve private barrel selection. Really really enjoy that one. After seeing your review here, I just happened to run out to a local big store liquor shop and they actually had a few of these! Thanks again for the great review, and looking forward to cracking this one open. Cheers!
Found it online a couple of days ago. Been waiting for your review. Just placed my order. $199
Its so damn good. Enjoy it.
I was all but set that I was going to pass on it. Simply because from time to time I run across the older ones at retail. But that low run number it will already be hard to find.
@@marcsmith3781 where did you find it online , thanks
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Solid review as always Jason... Cornerstone was outstanding... Looking forward to finding this years release!
Just picked one up because of you!
This sounds like one I would actually want to drop that kind of cash on. Maybe my first over $100 bottle...??? Let's see if I can even find it now. Cheers, Jason!
Cannot wait to get this one I loved decades
My mouth is watered big time and I haven't spent more than 100 on a bottle to date but this will be the one if I get a chance to find it. I'll probably pay $200 also. Great job Jason! Cheers!🤙
Thanks Javier. Worth every penny!
My bottle gets here today. Can't. Wait.
Worth. Every. Penny
@@TheMashandDrum I haven't even tried it and I'm trying to find another one... Want to prolong the sadness when it's gone, haha
@@spenceraaltonen Yeah I may hunt for another. I'll be sad when this is gone.
I appreciate your opinion about bourbons and whiskeys but I really wanted to thank you for not dropping the "F" bomb. I tune out automatically but thank you for your discretion. It's hard to do for a lot of people. I like how you describe the noses because I think a lot of bourbons taste so similar. I don't taste the differences so I rely on the opinions of certain tasters like yourself. Thanks again!
I need another bottle of this stuff. Its excellent. Great review.
Thanks Austin!
5 out of 5 gobbles says it all!! Great review. Cheers!
All the Gobbles!
Great review. Can't wait to find one.
Damn !...richie z sent me nice sample of this..cracking it on my birthday in a couple weeks..cheers Jason !
Man, this sounds spectacular.
Man the secondary market in other areas are full of D-Bags. By me they are just moderate d-bags. They got the WT 17yr BiB for $170ish and then started flipping them for $260-$275.If I can get it MSRP I'll do buy it but I'm not paying $300-$350. Although I did find an American Spirit bottling for $500.
I've gotta get a taste of this sometime. Great review!
Man seeing your excitement made me pour some Rare Breed just so I could try to relate LOL
LOL! Nothing wrong with Rare Breed at all!
Wow Epic review and Epic Bourbon! Jason you nailed this review, great job.
Thanks Jamison!
Hey Jason, I love Wild Turkey juice. Some can be disappointing but overall pretty dam good. Have you ever tried the Forgiven? I am tempted to pick up a bottle.
Yeah I did like it but I would'nt overpay for it. If you can get it at retail its a unique expression.
you always find the best bottles. I need to move to your area.
I didnt get this in my area..I get alot of help from great people.
The Cornerstone Rye was 250$ here, I didn't buy one. I would consider buying this at that price, (it's cause CDN $$ is low) Wild Turkey is one of my fav brands. We got the CSR about 6-8 months after USA, I'll make a mental note to keep checking (bit offtopic have you tried James E Pepper rye?, I recently bought that and its nice, way better then I expected)
Yeah I liked the James pepper rye. I did not like the the Sherry finished one though. Lol
I bought a very well priced bottle of Decades and still waiting to open. This one is next.
For the price, only 100 proof, is it worth the $? So many great cask strength bourbons and much lower price.
Even at 100 proof there aren't many 17 year old bourbons priced under 200 bucks. The 100 I don't think hurts it. It has a ton of flavor. Not a long finish but definitely a complex one.
My understanding is that at cask strength this was only 105proof so at 100p it’s not really watered down very much.
Great review! Got one this week and I’m planning on filming a head to head with OF15
My next livestream will be doing that as well, also including knob Creek 15 and remus 14 I think.
I'll probably never see a bottle of this. But I doubt I could really enjoy something that costs me dollars per sip.
What’s the availability like in OH? Is it something that will sit on the shelf a bit or do I need to be there at delivery like practically every Buffalo Trace product? I still see the Masters Keep Rye on shelves
It's supposed to hit Ohio soon. It's listed on the website but I will say based on what I've seen everywhere else with these selling fast I think the same will happen here. The rye hangs around because it's a rye. A 17 year bourbon will be a different story so keep an eye out. Cheers.
Yeah I've been checking the Ohio liquor control website often. Don't want to miss this one. Is the rye still available in Cbus? I saw it there about a year ago, and regret not buying it.
Same here. Need to keep checking the Ohio site.
Great review!
Well, we're just gonna throw out b-roll footage in the garbage cause that was damn sexy! Nice job Jason!
Thanks man!
The oak may overpower the other flavors if bottled at cask strength.
That was my thought.
That old st nick is a 375 bottle too
For me the WB Saffell wins on the nose and complexity... But the 17 BiB wins on finish.
I felt like this is the WB Saffel amped up a bit overall. The saffel still holds a bit of that spiciness on the finish.
had chance to get today for 160.00 plus tax, had 3 left, but just couldnt do it, now i wish i did
Really been hoping to get one from my local. Hate to pay 2ndary. But feel I may cave in if I wait too long
Depending where you live you can be just getting it now or still waiting. Hasn't hit my state yet.
If this was 17 years at the new entry proof it would not be the same. This is some of the last stuff that will ever be released at that old 107 entry proof..one would think at least.
I agree. Just a stellar release
Damn does this one ever sound delicious, was wondering how the age on this one only being 100 proof was going to hold up but it sure sounds like it did. Cheers buddy, Great review!
It really does. Alot of delicate and strong flavors. Its awesome!
Remember too that according to RB101, this would have been put into the barrels at a lower entry proof...so not as much dilution as one would think.
@@drink_with_the_dead even more important then, the lower the entry proof, yes the less dilution to take place making for a bolder bourbon at a slightly lower proof. Cheers!
Dang I was kind of hoping for a bad review I all ready spent my monthly bourbon allowance haha 🥃
Haha. These are starting to hit in most places so maybe you have some time buddy.
이걸 대한민국에서 ₩260,000에 살수 있다는게 축복이네요.
You said it’s worth it. Is that at $175 or $350?
175. Definitely
Oooooof... I love WT and all, but for that kind of money I can get TWO bottles of Aberlour A'bunadh.
No way scotch holds nothing to that lol
mmm...turkey..lol
Yikes! That ain't no cheap drop...
and then he said, "about a hundred and seventy five bucks"
i know it's totally worth it, but that made me rewind a couple times to see if i heard it right
Love it! This is one of the best noses, could smell all night. Can’t figure out what it is I’m getting though?
Would you pay $250 for it?
No
Just popped mine...that nose is no joke