Im not even sure what the occasion will be that warrants opening it. Just like the great Justice Potter Stewart said, “I know it when I see it.” I bought this bottle off the shelf prior to it being discontinued and I have held on to it ever since.
It’s my wild turkey 101. That is my dangerous drink that I know if I am going to drink it, i’m going to be fucking up really bad.
LOVE me some WT101. I am having a glass right now. I honestly challenge anyone to give me a better bottle at the mid $20 price range that is commonly available that is worthy to drink neat. I want one of those Austin Nichol’s gold foil old bottles. Theyre going for over a grand on the auction site I check out occasionally. Of course, I like rye so that is a huge part of my WT love.
Just found this community, so sorry for a necro-post.
I’m also a giant WT101 fan. If you haven’t picked up a Old grandad (OGD) Bonded recently, it’s always the one I lean on for a bit more of that rye without going to a straight rye. Is it better? Obviously that’s ultimately a matter of opinion, but it’s certainly in the same category in both price and quality. Huge value bourbon.
I have never had the OGD bonded before, I have had the 114. I am a fan of that. I will have to try to the bonded sometime when I see it for a reasonable price. I am on the hunt for this:
