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I just got this for my boyfriend for Christmas and I got a bottle for myself. I opened it and he doesn’t know what he sipped on but he got to try it and was blown away with the deliciousness of this bottle. I cannot wait until he opens it. I’m thinking of making a card about jimmy russell to attach to the gift so he can fully understand my excitement for this bottle
super lucky to talk to a regular liquor store owner, shooting the breeze, and casually mentioned the 70th. out of no where he said he just ordered a case and would throw one in the back for me. $65 otd and cracked it tonight. so fortunate and happy. it is glorious
Such a fantastically mature bottle. Not mature from an age perspective (although that hits a sweet spot), but from the perspective that it’s not trendy, it’s not flashy, it’s not the latest finishing process or packaging. It’s just damn. good. whiskey.
I cracked mine yesterday and am drinking it tonight as well. I tasted it against regular WT101 tonight and it is so much better. It was a little sharp on the first pour last night but is mellower tonight. It might be a good candidate for additional aging in a barrel or with an oak aging stick thing.
Grabbed one and totally agree with you - very good bottle. I’m a turkey fanboy, and love that they made an affordable, tasty bottle for JImmy’s anniversary
Picked up this bad boy a few weeks ago, and backed it up before I even cracked open the first one. Smart move - it's good stuff! Perhaps my favorite WT so far. I didn't get the cherries you did, but I sure did get a lot of the oak barrel and the spice notes, as well as "creamsicle" and even some "butter" (like poundcake). "I'm just gonna assume you're ready." LOL! 3:47 More LOL!
Nice video! Super excited to crack my bottle on "Wild Turkey Wednesday". One of these days I'm going to catch you in one of the stores in Grand Junction!
This bottle hit my market super early on, I decided to wait on it thinking that it would come back around because I heard that it was going to be extremely available. And it never happened. So I guess I’m happy to hear that there will be a regular 8 year added to their lineup, so long as it’s the same price
I think it is one of my top 5 bottles for 2024 when you factor in what you get for the price. So often I am underwhelmed after paying more for a bottle and just getting ok whiskey. I enjoyed ever sip of this with a satisfaction of knowing I only paid $50 for the bottle.
I thoroughly enjoyed my first pour. I gave the bottle a couple of days to breathe, and after my second pour, I immediately knew I had to back it up. I was lucky to get two more bottles! Happy camper!
I got mine on truck day at my local spot a couple weeks ago. Clerk just mentioned it as an afterthought, nobody really knew much about it but I took a flyer. I should've bought a case, it's so good
Lucky enough to grab 2 bottles at a drop. Setting one aside as the first backup I've ever bought in my early bourbon journey. Excited to pop the other bottle, with family, on the holidaze.🎉
Was able to get one as well. Really enjoy it. I like the regular 101 so this is a nice treat. I agree with you about the increased depth and complexity from the extra age. I am wondering if there aren’t some higher aged barrels floating I. There as well.
Got my bottle at Wild Turkey during the KY Bourbon Fest. I’m aware that this is ridiculous, but I don’t want to crack it until I can buy another since Jimmy is such an icon. I’m so stupid!😬
We slipped off to the WT distillery during the KY Bourbon Festival. Jimmy and his missus were at the door, so I figured I’d pick up a 70th for signing while there. They were out! 😮 However, I did get a MK Voyage, but and had it signed! I also bought a worth while pour of 70th Anniversary while there! Delicious!
Did not think it would beat my love for the Rare Breed but it did it. But it was close. I got this because I just missed getting a Blue Labeled Weller and they had a few of these bottles left.
For me, I'm not a big turkey guy, and recently have been digging my ryes more... for around $🦌 I'm going for the EC Toasted Rye. (I've found 6 so far at a grocery store near me ober the last few momths, so may not be as readily available for everyone).
I've never been a huge WT101 fanboy, but this stuff is LEGIT, and it's a cherry lifesaver bomb. That upcoming 8 year release should have everyone question their $10+/yr fixation... ADVENT CALENDAR?!? As WTWT says, HECK YEAH!
Also to some of my fellow military washingtonian residence this just dropped at bases in the lower puget, like NBK, and PSNS for 53.99. And a new batch of the JD HEROES SELECTION BP RYE 138.0 proof for 69.99$.
Oregon State Store $50. I really enjoyed it right from the beginning, sometimes a Bourbon will "grow on me" or is it the post uncorked oxygen transition. I look forward to continuing my 101-70 exploration when i get home tomorrow. Btw...on a different Bourbon topic...I'm really enjoying the 120 proof Castle Key Rye Bourbon i picked up last month while in Kentucky. Have you had it yet?
Think this is my top bang for buck bottle this year. Delicious, very cherry forward and an easy drinker. I've backed it up a nd wouldn't hesitate to grab another if I see it.
Bevmo has is for $99🤯🤯 most stores had it for $54-64 and they are gone in no time. Costco got them in on Friday for $40. Picked up a few bottles and it is very deliciousi drink this everyday and not think to get anything else.
That's the standard bottle they sell in Japan for a little over $20. I've blinded them and cannot tell the difference. Japan gets all the 8 year and the 12 year.
Highly limited availability in Virginia, one bottle per customer, aren’t telling you where they are. $49.99. So I guess lightning would have to strike... ⚡️ The good news is that for those who already love WT101, this one’s a 100% buy.
Totally agree with your review Matt! I am a long-time fan of WT and I really love this bottle! Is it a top 5 Whiskey of the Year contender? Hell no, but its delicious and for $55 /bottle ( or less ) its an absolute STEAL! This is one of the few releases where I went out and immediately bought a backup bottle to serve my guests for the upcoming holidays. Cheers!
Unfortunately it just wasn’t for me. It was super earthy for my palate on the finish. Luckily it’s sitting on shelves in my home town so I might pick up another bottle just to see if there is a difference. Also it was great meeting you in St. Louis. I hope your DoorDash orders are full of Starbucks coffee and the surprise Taco Bell order. 😂
Dude! I guessed an 8.0. 😂 I can read your pitch signs my man… really digging on this - local Costcos have been well-stocked at $39.99, but once it’s gonzo it’s gonzo. Thanks for another entertaining review.
@@xiamengbaby You should see the unicorn haul my buddy just pulled from a local WALMART of all places: 2x GTS, 2x THH, 1x Saz18, 2x RVW 10, and one each of VW Reserve Rye, PVW 15, and PVW 20, all *at* SRP. Really regretting going to a Thanksgiving party last night instead of staying in and accepting his invitation to go with him to get in line at zero dark thirty. Most effin legendary score I’ve ever seen or heard of. I think he just won Black Friday.
Am I a terrible taster lol? I don’t get any cherry on this or the ‘funk’ I find on my RB BP…on the 70th I get some honey, oak, a little spice, and like a smooth dark flavor. Kind of like a chocolate, but now that I think of it, possibly like the secondary flavors in one of those cocktail cherries in some aspects.
I've got two which I had to order online I don't know how everyone else is grabbing them off the shelves but I'm squeezing one of these bad boys until January 15 my late fathers birthday Wild Turkeys all time favorite customer.🥃
The other component is the barrel selection. Russell's 10-yr is , well, 10 yrs old and the 70th anniversary kicks its a$$ because of the barrels. I have never had Japanese 8-yr 101, so it may be be the best.
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I just got this for my boyfriend for Christmas and I got a bottle for myself. I opened it and he doesn’t know what he sipped on but he got to try it and was blown away with the deliciousness of this bottle. I cannot wait until he opens it. I’m thinking of making a card about jimmy russell to attach to the gift so he can fully understand my excitement for this bottle
super lucky to talk to a regular liquor store owner, shooting the breeze, and casually mentioned the 70th. out of no where he said he just ordered a case and would throw one in the back for me. $65 otd and cracked it tonight. so fortunate and happy. it is glorious
Such a fantastically mature bottle. Not mature from an age perspective (although that hits a sweet spot), but from the perspective that it’s not trendy, it’s not flashy, it’s not the latest finishing process or packaging. It’s just damn. good. whiskey.
I put this in a blind against a CN-A Kentucky Spirit, a 9yr TY-F Russell's SiB, and WB Saffell and it came in first to my utter surprise.
Visiting my buddy, Major Xero in Memphis this week. Picked up 2 more backup bottles of WT 70th Anniversary today for $50 each. 🥃
I cracked mine yesterday and am drinking it tonight as well. I tasted it against regular WT101 tonight and it is so much better. It was a little sharp on the first pour last night but is mellower tonight. It might be a good candidate for additional aging in a barrel or with an oak aging stick thing.
Grabbed one and totally agree with you - very good bottle. I’m a turkey fanboy, and love that they made an affordable, tasty bottle for JImmy’s anniversary
On the to get list for sure! Nice video Matt.
$44 at Costco in California. Hard to beat at that price!
Picked up this bad boy a few weeks ago, and backed it up before I even cracked open the first one. Smart move - it's good stuff! Perhaps my favorite WT so far. I didn't get the cherries you did, but I sure did get a lot of the oak barrel and the spice notes, as well as "creamsicle" and even some "butter" (like poundcake).
"I'm just gonna assume you're ready." LOL!
3:47 More LOL!
Nice video! Super excited to crack my bottle on "Wild Turkey Wednesday". One of these days I'm going to catch you in one of the stores in Grand Junction!
This bottle hit my market super early on, I decided to wait on it thinking that it would come back around because I heard that it was going to be extremely available. And it never happened. So I guess I’m happy to hear that there will be a regular 8 year added to their lineup, so long as it’s the same price
Two things that distillers clearly have a different idea about a lot of the time is being readily available, and being reasonably priced.
I think it is one of my top 5 bottles for 2024 when you factor in what you get for the price. So often I am underwhelmed after paying more for a bottle and just getting ok whiskey. I enjoyed ever sip of this with a satisfaction of knowing I only paid $50 for the bottle.
I thoroughly enjoyed my first pour. I gave the bottle a couple of days to breathe, and after my second pour, I immediately knew I had to back it up. I was lucky to get two more bottles! Happy camper!
I live in Traverse City, you are correct about the cherries 😂😂
I got mine on truck day at my local spot a couple weeks ago. Clerk just mentioned it as an afterthought, nobody really knew much about it but I took a flyer. I should've bought a case, it's so good
Lucky enough to grab 2 bottles at a drop. Setting one aside as the first backup I've ever bought in my early bourbon journey. Excited to pop the other bottle, with family, on the holidaze.🎉
Just picked up a bottle at Costco in Southern California today for $39.99. Can’t beat that.
Found 1 and a backup! It’s by far the best 101, aside the 12 year I have had. Making Turkey Great Again!!
Keep making these excellent videos! Much appreciated!
Was able to get one as well. Really enjoy it. I like the regular 101 so this is a nice treat. I agree with you about the increased depth and complexity from the extra age. I am wondering if there aren’t some higher aged barrels floating I. There as well.
I have been very fortunate, happened to have picked up four of them in WI @ $60 ea
Got my bottle at Wild Turkey during the KY Bourbon Fest. I’m aware that this is ridiculous, but I don’t want to crack it until I can buy another since Jimmy is such an icon. I’m so stupid!😬
We slipped off to the WT distillery during the KY Bourbon Festival. Jimmy and his missus were at the door, so I figured I’d pick up a 70th for signing while there. They were out! 😮
However, I did get a MK Voyage, but and had it signed! I also bought a worth while pour of 70th Anniversary while there! Delicious!
Can't find a bottle in western New York and my local store can't get any. A very large liqour store 40 miles away only got a single case.
Did not think it would beat my love for the Rare Breed but it did it. But it was close. I got this because I just missed getting a Blue Labeled Weller and they had a few of these bottles left.
I was able to pick one of those up, good stuff!
Guess what? My neighborhood Costco just gave their shelves a loving hug with this delightful nectar, priced at a mere $39.99 per bottle!
For me, I'm not a big turkey guy, and recently have been digging my ryes more... for around $🦌 I'm going for the EC Toasted Rye. (I've found 6 so far at a grocery store near me ober the last few momths, so may not be as readily available for everyone).
Got mine a few weeks ago and I agree, really good stuff!
That bottle is amazing!!! Blew my socks off
great bottle. entertaining review! loved the middle-age wave pool analogy! LoL!
I've never been a huge WT101 fanboy, but this stuff is LEGIT, and it's a cherry lifesaver bomb. That upcoming 8 year release should have everyone question their $10+/yr fixation... ADVENT CALENDAR?!? As WTWT says, HECK YEAH!
We'll have to see what they price it at and how available it is before any verdict.
Costco got it. All fully allocated doesn't hit the shelves here for less than 125% secondary, but Costco helps us feel less secluded
I just saw this at Costco but the Woodford double oak was on sale for $35 so I went with that. Might have to go back!
Also to some of my fellow military washingtonian residence this just dropped at bases in the lower puget, like NBK, and PSNS for 53.99. And a new batch of the JD HEROES SELECTION BP RYE 138.0 proof for 69.99$.
I have 3 bottles Matt... It is wonderful. Cheers Matt
Oregon State Store $50. I really enjoyed it right from the beginning, sometimes a Bourbon will "grow on me" or is it the post uncorked oxygen transition. I look forward to continuing my 101-70 exploration when i get home tomorrow.
Btw...on a different Bourbon topic...I'm really enjoying the 120 proof Castle Key Rye Bourbon i picked up last month while in Kentucky.
Have you had it yet?
It is delicious! I got 2 so I could have a backup
Yup yup! I got 3. First one will be gone by this weekend. I just cant stop drinking this one! 😅
Think this is my top bang for buck bottle this year. Delicious, very cherry forward and an easy drinker. I've backed it up a nd wouldn't hesitate to grab another if I see it.
Got one about a month ago at a liquer store in Warrenton Oregon for $60, state controlled store. Great bottle.
Oregon msrp is $49.95. It's well worth it imo.
The local liquor store here in CT is selling this bottle for $150. Well out of my price range.
Can’t wait for the Advent series!!!❤
I'm still looking for it. The employees don't know what I'm talking about when I ask for it, they always look at me crazy like I'm crazy. I say F em.
Bevmo has is for $99🤯🤯 most stores had it for $54-64 and they are gone in no time. Costco got them in on Friday for $40. Picked up a few bottles and it is very deliciousi drink this everyday and not think to get anything else.
Grabbed a couple for $52 each, haven't cracked yet, but now really looking forward to it.
Heck yeah, Matt. Waiting in mine. It’s taking forever! Haha
That's the standard bottle they sell in Japan for a little over $20. I've blinded them and cannot tell the difference. Japan gets all the 8 year and the 12 year.
The 12 year Japanese product is the same price, after exchange, as the 70th Anniversary bottle...
Thanks for video! Would like to see a b blind against Russel 10 year.
Yep. Loved it. Bottle killed it tonight.
Got this and it’s amazing so damn smooth neat
If you are a Wild Turkey fan you need to pick up this bottle. So good and reasonably priced.
Highly limited availability in Virginia, one bottle per customer, aren’t telling you where they are. $49.99. So I guess lightning would have to strike... ⚡️ The good news is that for those who already love WT101, this one’s a 100% buy.
Totally agree with your review Matt! I am a long-time fan of WT and I really love this bottle! Is it a top 5 Whiskey of the Year contender? Hell no, but its delicious and for $55 /bottle ( or less ) its an absolute STEAL! This is one of the few releases where I went out and immediately bought a backup bottle to serve my guests for the upcoming holidays. Cheers!
I counted. You said the word cherry 124 times. Very descriptive sir. I love this bottle.
You should have seen the unedited version 😳 🍒
My wife found two bottles at Sam's Club, i was shocked she found one near us.
*Cries In Texas* :(
I hope I can get my hands on this. Control state life be hard.
I was amazed at how good this bottle is. In my opinion it’s a noticeable difference compared to standard 101.
Can get this for $40 at Costco, one of my favorite current bottles!
got mine at my local grocery store for $42.99
Way to go, you. Congratulations!
I think it’s a great bottle at the price. Got mine for 42 outside Chicago. Unfortunately I have seen people selling for almost around 1 hundred!
Hallelur!! 🎅 🎄 MWEAC is back!!!
Got it at Costco for $39.99
Thinking about getting a back up.
I can’t afford NOT too.
Not a fan of wild turkey, but this bottle is fantastic.
Picked mine up in Smyrna, Ga. for $70.
These everywhere in Southern Missouri last month. They have ALL disappeared. I'd like to get a 2nd bottle.
Unfortunately it just wasn’t for me. It was super earthy for my palate on the finish. Luckily it’s sitting on shelves in my home town so I might pick up another bottle just to see if there is a difference.
Also it was great meeting you in St. Louis. I hope your DoorDash orders are full of Starbucks coffee and the surprise Taco Bell order. 😂
On my 2nd bottle. Fantastic!
I hope this becomes a regular staple for wild turkey
Dude! I guessed an 8.0. 😂 I can read your pitch signs my man… really digging on this - local Costcos have been well-stocked at $39.99, but once it’s gonzo it’s gonzo. Thanks for another entertaining review.
I was thinking, he's not going quite an 8, so I guessed 7.8. You win. Unless it's the Price Is Right and you aren't allowed to overbid. 😆
Oh, and you've got a way better Costco liquor dept than I do. Damn!
@@xiamengbaby You should see the unicorn haul my buddy just pulled from a local WALMART of all places: 2x GTS, 2x THH, 1x Saz18, 2x RVW 10, and one each of VW Reserve Rye, PVW 15, and PVW 20, all *at* SRP. Really regretting going to a Thanksgiving party last night instead of staying in and accepting his invitation to go with him to get in line at zero dark thirty. Most effin legendary score I’ve ever seen or heard of. I think he just won Black Friday.
Would take the knob creek single barrel reserve for 50-55 a bottle
I bought 2 but should probably get a couple more while they are still available.
Love turkey! And this one is fantastic!
Love this bottle!
It's on the list now!!
Am I a terrible taster lol? I don’t get any cherry on this or the ‘funk’ I find on my RB BP…on the 70th I get some honey, oak, a little spice, and like a smooth dark flavor. Kind of like a chocolate, but now that I think of it, possibly like the secondary flavors in one of those cocktail cherries in some aspects.
I found 1 thankfully but it was by accident. Most big stores around me are hiding it for no reason
Found it at Costco for $44. I already bought a bottle a few weeks ago so i got a couple of back ups.
On my 2nd bottle, looking for a 3rd
Grabbed one while on Vacation in South Carolina for $50.
Next step is to put this 70th Annie bottle in a blind along with Rare Breed. Whoa!
Super de duper excited for Advent!!! Hope you stay heathy… and don’t spray your beard this year. :)
I own 7 of these bottles. It’s the best release of the year and it’s not really close
How widely is it distributed?
Is the new age stated 8yr: 101 gonna be just as expensive as this 70th anniversary?
🤷♂️
Great my pocket book is about to become even lighter
Sounds like I need one 🤔🎉
Got me one plus a backup. And a friend
Real cherries are covered in chocolate and have that gooey center in the middle. Queen Anne's Cherries. Those are real cherries!
Has anybody seen this in Northern California??? If you have where at? 😢
I've got two which I had to order online I don't know how everyone else is grabbing them off the shelves but I'm squeezing one of these bad boys until January 15 my late fathers birthday Wild Turkeys all time favorite customer.🥃
Advent??? HALLELURRRRR
All WT101 in Japan is 8yr stated and like... $17
The other component is the barrel selection. Russell's 10-yr is , well, 10 yrs old and the 70th anniversary kicks its a$$ because of the barrels. I have never had Japanese 8-yr 101, so it may be be the best.
In michigan, i have only found 1 at a liquor store and he wanted $79…i been able to find eagle rare for $39….ill take the eagle
I’m so pissed I can’t find this
Was not a fan at first.. it was good.. but not great. However after sitting for a week or two .. yep, there it is much better
Probably won't be the best, but I'd think the most balanced bourbon of the year. Demolished my first bottle very, very quickly.
It is
And...You would not know anything about cherries off the trees in the orchard, would you? ;)
This will be my Turkey Day Fresh Crack!!!