Had a buddy find this bottle for us today after I missed it several times this week. Will probably sit on it as a shelf piece for awhile but I was just a the new visitor center last weekend for a tour and it was awesome. I actually met jimmy Russell himself for the second time and got a signed bottle by him and his awesome wife! Great history and bourbon!
Great video! I was lucky enough to buy two bottles at my local Publix and gave one to our club’s personal trainer after he tried to locate a bottle. He opened it last week ( after Milton) and had similar tasting notes; he absolutely loved it. As someone who grew up and played football in KY, he thought $50 was a on target. I’ll eventually get around to opening mine but I collect and gift more than I drink 😂. Make someone smile 😀 today.
Even after watching the video, ppl are still saying its too expensive. Its just 8yr 101. 101 in japan is always 8yr, and its really cheap over there. Smh.
@@jacksmith2315 yeah but it’s a blend of barrels from Jimmy Russell’s favorite stuff like the camp Nelson rickhouses. I like it better than a bottle of Kentucky Spirit I have
opened mine last night. Didn't do a sxs with 101, but could get a little more of the complexity without a comparison. For the $55 price it would be a buy all day. Wish I was closer to KY to try and get a signed bottle.
I think the nose is fantastic. I get a lot of fruit. Great bourbon. Excellent for the price. Stacks up nicely to the Wild Turkey 12 year. Not as good (IMO) but almost a 3rd of the price. I got dried apricot and oak. Found it at Total Wine and More and bought 6 bottles.
I tried the WT 70th vs my Kentucky Spirit bottle and I actually liked the 70th more. My KS is a CN-E and Jimmy picked barrels from Camp Nelson rick-houses for this release
I think this one is much better than the standard 101. I only got it because I got it for $50. Two stores in my area have this priced at $100 to $150. Crazy pricing.
Up until 92 or 93, Austin Nichols WT 101 had an 8 year age statement. This is for those of us who drank that old dusty in college. Yeah, I don't mind getting a couple at MSRP.
It's not like a steal or anything but compared to something like KC9 around 40-45 or RR10 for 40 I would definitely buy one or two. It's special but it's not like going to blow anyone away.
I tired the 70th up against regular 101, an 8 year 101 import, and an 8 year age stated WT Single Barrel from the distillery... it's the best of the bunch. It's all the WT 101 notes but far more balanced and cohesive. To me 101 always has these random spikes of flavor that don't gel together. The extra barrel time of the 70th smoothed out some of those edges. My order was 70th, Distillery Single Barrel 101, 8 Year Japan 101 Import, and then regular 101. All of them are similar, but the 70th had the same cherry note of regular 101 but a better total experience from start to finish. It's worth the extra $30 to me but I really hope it just paves the way for them to create an age stated WT as a separate sku.
Went to my local store in Warrenton, OR for a bottle of Buffalo Trace. On checkout I noticed this bottle on the back shelf. The clerk said it was their last one and they would not be getting anymore,so I bought it. Agree with you take on it. Cheers!
I understand charging more for a limited release which commemorates one of the most legendary master distillers ever, after an awe inspiring 70 years with the distillery. But if Wild Turkey really wants to make me happy, they'll make an age stated 101 a regular part of their lineup. They could do it in the same bottle, with just a slight alteration of the label, and charge something like $25-30 for it. I like the 101, and I would absolutely try such an age stated bottle and, if it was worthy of the small bump in price, I'd keep on a-buyin' it. 🥃 8:16 Y'all ought to blind these two - double if possible, but single would work. I expect that the anniversary whisky would win - they'd surely use the best stuff to honor Jimmy Russell with - but I wonder if the contrast would be so striking if y'all didn't know which was which.
I bought one yesterday in NKy for $60. I keep waiting for Ohio Liquor to put them on the shelves at $50, and got impatient. First crack, pretty good. I definitely wouldn't pay more than $60, so I'm glad they set a reasonable MSRP. I'll see how it opens up in a few days, but I'd be interested to see some channels try it in a 3-way blind vs Kentucky Spirit and regular 101.
I was in Japan earlier this year and drank the 8 year almost daily.. and I’m not a big fan of the US shelf version.. I also find the 12 year too oaky for me.. think this is definitely the sweet spot
As an homage to Jimmy Russell's 70th anniversary of being a part of the distillery, thank the Lord!, that Wild Turkey and Campari put out a solid and AFFORDABLE age stated 101. They could have easily made this more limited and higher priced but thankfully they didnt. As for those wondering if its worth it over a Russell's 10 or a WT Rare Breed, I say yes. This is a one time release. Grab a bottle if you can. The RR10 and WTRBs and regular 101s will be there long after this is gone from the shelves.
It is a legit question but remember that this 70th anniversary 8 year is a one time deal. I say buy a bottle at no more than $65 and you'll be happy with the different experience. The RR10 and Rare Breed will still be there when these are all gone.
Its more than just an 8yr 101. Yes, its 101 prf, and 8yrs old, but that doesnt make it "just 8yr 101". There's also 9yr barrels, and they picked out and blended certain barrels for a certain end result. Put it next to 101, so much different. That take time, time cost money.
Where do yall find these? Anyone feel free to answer please and thank you. I dont think they've hit stores yet in WA but would like to know where and when they do.
Bourbon season starts for me on Sunday. Starting with Castle and Key 100 proof. Only Turkey product I've had was Rare Breed BP. Banana flavor is not my style.
I saw it and passed! WT getting beside themselves…Everyone screaming R15 bourbon of the year…that joint fell flat, finish is lack luster palate mid at best absolute letdown……KY spirit best all around IMO from WT Love the vid tho…good wk!
it’s worth it to have the bottle for nostalgia and fan reasons, but it’s not $30 better tasting than 101, 101 is really nicely aged juice already, i blinded it and couldn’t tell the difference ,
I like everything about Wild Turkey 70th Anniversary 8 Year Bourbon Whiskey until I realize I paid less than $50 for my last 2 bottles of Rare Breed. So I'm not paying a dime over MSRP.
@@chrishughes9202 A good question. I think proof hounds would say yes, but I guess it’s just what you’re in the mood for. The 15 proof point difference makes it a little hard to compare them as apples to apples.
Is Campari testing the waters to potentially put the 8 year age statement back on WT101 and raising the price? I appreciate the story and the nod to honor Jimmy Russell, but I don’t trust Campari’s motives.
Who knows, just glad they did something to honor Jimmy's 70 years. They had the chance to do something a couple of years ago when Jimmy and Eddie's combined years of work added up to 101 but Campari decided not do anything.
HoneyCOMB Chad?! When did we lose you and you became so bougie? Did you procure your honeycomb from an artisanal apiary where the bees pollinate organic non-GMO clover? 🧐😂😘
Pretty sure they didn't mean that this particular bottle could have been priced at $200. Just that Wild Turkey could have done an LE at that price point for this particular occasion. But they decided not to which is nice.
Had a buddy find this bottle for us today after I missed it several times this week. Will probably sit on it as a shelf piece for awhile but I was just a the new visitor center last weekend for a tour and it was awesome. I actually met jimmy Russell himself for the second time and got a signed bottle by him and his awesome wife! Great history and bourbon!
Great video! I was lucky enough to buy two bottles at my local Publix and gave one to our club’s personal trainer after he tried to locate a bottle. He opened it last week ( after Milton) and had similar tasting notes; he absolutely loved it. As someone who grew up and played football in KY, he thought $50 was a on target. I’ll eventually get around to opening mine but I collect and gift more than I drink 😂. Make someone smile 😀 today.
If I find it I'll probably try it. WT101 is a favorite of mine.
Just ordered online from the Distillery. Free shipping from Reservebar
I was trying to tell a friend about the difference between this bottle and 101 but now I’ll just send him this video, thanks!!
Even after watching the video, ppl are still saying its too expensive. Its just 8yr 101. 101 in japan is always 8yr, and its really cheap over there. Smh.
@@jacksmith2315 yeah but it’s a blend of barrels from Jimmy Russell’s favorite stuff like the camp Nelson rickhouses. I like it better than a bottle of Kentucky Spirit I have
opened mine last night. Didn't do a sxs with 101, but could get a little more of the complexity without a comparison. For the $55 price it would be a buy all day. Wish I was closer to KY to try and get a signed bottle.
I think the nose is fantastic. I get a lot of fruit. Great bourbon. Excellent for the price. Stacks up nicely to the Wild Turkey 12 year. Not as good (IMO) but almost a 3rd of the price. I got dried apricot and oak. Found it at Total Wine and More and bought 6 bottles.
I tried the WT 70th vs my Kentucky Spirit bottle and I actually liked the 70th more. My KS is a CN-E and Jimmy picked barrels from Camp Nelson rick-houses for this release
I was going to say flight fight
I am a collector that drinks what he collects. The $50 price is right in my sweet spot. However, we will probably never see it in Iowa.
How does a guy send one to ya? We have them on the shelves here
@@seththomas2214 where? ill drive there for one they just dropped in ohio today and i want more
Washington. Total wine had them on the shelf. I seen them at a different store.
I happened to pick one up on my home from work, and enjoyed a pour of it along with you!
@@TheWhiskeyRambler Awesome!
Love the videos, Love both bottles. Glad I got the 70th even at $50…. Good man on the Pockets quote from the movie “Hook” lol
I got lucky enough to find a couple of these at Sam's club. its pretty fantastic.
I bought 4 bottles today here in Texas. It's an everyday sipper !
New IBN video is the best way to start the day!
Yay! 🎉 We would agree with that!
I think this one is much better than the standard 101. I only got it because I got it for $50. Two stores in my area have this priced at $100 to $150. Crazy pricing.
I myself will not pay more than 60 for this bottle other have said this is good but nothing special
Those stores you should not visit them again
Bought a bottle at my local Costco today.
jack daniels barrel strength has a salivating note and is wonderful
I just got mine yesterday and popped it last night. Great review, and I agree with y'all on the flavor and price point. Cheers!
Up until 92 or 93, Austin Nichols WT 101 had an 8 year age statement. This is for those of us who drank that old dusty in college. Yeah, I don't mind getting a couple at MSRP.
It's seeing alot of distribution - picked up one at Costco for $40...going back in a few days for another. Cheers y'all!
Sounds like Kentucky Spirit Small Batch. At least the price is reasonable compared to their other special releases. Thanks for the vid!
I'll be looking out for it. At the price point it is, a bottle on the bar would be worth it.
Just picked up my bottle today … 47$ in Chicago! Can’t wait to crack it open tonight.
Where, haven't seen it.
@@richmcelmeel5430 Mariano’s in greektown.
Binny's by me sold out and they were going for $60! I'll have to go by Mariano's.
Found it last week in another town for $46. Wish I would've grabbed a couple more. It's a decent sweet sipper.
Thanks for the video 🥃
I’m happy with regular old 101 and RR10, great for the money.
Those Bourbon Night glens are beautiful!
I think I need to order me 2
Just looked the pair are sold out. I'll have to check later
@@seththomas2214 Which ones are you looking for? We’ve done some restocking.
They are off the shelves here as well. Can't seem to find them now
@@ItsBourbonNight I’m interested in the ones in this particular video!
You guys are wholesome. Cheers
@@thebigcor 😇
It's not like a steal or anything but compared to something like KC9 around 40-45 or RR10 for 40 I would definitely buy one or two. It's special but it's not like going to blow anyone away.
RR10 for 40 is a great price. Wholesale cost is $35 in MD at 8 cases.
If you take into account the current bourbon market, $50 for this bottle is a good price. I’ve enjoyed my 70th anniversary bottle.
Got one bottle today. I may have to buy a couple more.
Need to compare with rare breed (same price $50)
I tired the 70th up against regular 101, an 8 year 101 import, and an 8 year age stated WT Single Barrel from the distillery... it's the best of the bunch. It's all the WT 101 notes but far more balanced and cohesive. To me 101 always has these random spikes of flavor that don't gel together. The extra barrel time of the 70th smoothed out some of those edges.
My order was 70th, Distillery Single Barrel 101, 8 Year Japan 101 Import, and then regular 101. All of them are similar, but the 70th had the same cherry note of regular 101 but a better total experience from start to finish.
It's worth the extra $30 to me but I really hope it just paves the way for them to create an age stated WT as a separate sku.
Was able to get 2 bottles today
Went to my local store in Warrenton, OR for a bottle of Buffalo Trace. On checkout I noticed this bottle on the back shelf. The clerk said it was their last one and they would not be getting anymore,so I bought it. Agree with you take on it. Cheers!
Pretty sure this is a mass release. So even if that particular store isn't getting anymore it will still be findable at other places.
It's as good or better than most contemporary Kentucky Spirits I've had at about the same price.
I love mine🥃
Chad wears hats 🎩
I understand charging more for a limited release which commemorates one of the most legendary master distillers ever, after an awe inspiring 70 years with the distillery. But if Wild Turkey really wants to make me happy, they'll make an age stated 101 a regular part of their lineup. They could do it in the same bottle, with just a slight alteration of the label, and charge something like $25-30 for it. I like the 101, and I would absolutely try such an age stated bottle and, if it was worthy of the small bump in price, I'd keep on a-buyin' it. 🥃
8:16 Y'all ought to blind these two - double if possible, but single would work. I expect that the anniversary whisky would win - they'd surely use the best stuff to honor Jimmy Russell with - but I wonder if the contrast would be so striking if y'all didn't know which was which.
I bought one yesterday in NKy for $60. I keep waiting for Ohio Liquor to put them on the shelves at $50, and got impatient. First crack, pretty good. I definitely wouldn't pay more than $60, so I'm glad they set a reasonable MSRP. I'll see how it opens up in a few days, but I'd be interested to see some channels try it in a 3-way blind vs Kentucky Spirit and regular 101.
Outstanding buy at $50. Get it if you see it.
I was in Japan earlier this year and drank the 8 year almost daily.. and I’m not a big fan of the US shelf version.. I also find the 12 year too oaky for me.. think this is definitely the sweet spot
Got mine in Long Island at total wine for $37. $9 more than regular wt101. I think it worth $9 👍
@@IG-wp9hw Crazy, we got ours at TW as well but for $55, but our WT101 is $20.
Pallets of this stuff at our Costco for $39.
Wow, incredible price! I would buy it all day long for that price.
I just passed on a bottle for $70, first one I have run into!
WT is my Jam but im not going to pay more than 60 for this bottle people have said its good but nothing special. Looking forward to trying it
Not a huge WT fan but I’m really enjoying this bottle.
Much better priced than the Diamond edition
Worth it to me. I’m really diggin it
I’m just thankful for any special release at $50. 😅
😢love getting the WT 12 in Japan easily for around $50
And compare to Rare Bread or even better, WT KS CN- Camp Nelsons. $54 vs. $65 for the KS, I'm grabbing the KS CN- if/when I can.
WHISKEY CHEERS 😎
Worth the jump for sure !
I’ve been looking for it everywhere I’m in North Carolina and I may never see it unfortunately.
It's $39 at Costco!
As an homage to Jimmy Russell's 70th anniversary of being a part of the distillery, thank the Lord!, that Wild Turkey and Campari put out a solid and AFFORDABLE age stated 101. They could have easily made this more limited and higher priced but thankfully they didnt.
As for those wondering if its worth it over a Russell's 10 or a WT Rare Breed, I say yes. This is a one time release. Grab a bottle if you can. The RR10 and WTRBs and regular 101s will be there long after this is gone from the shelves.
They are selling the 70th at Costco in Vegas for 35$
I mightve seen this.... I didn't bother to look at the price.... Thought it would be over the 100s... I need to go back and see if it's still there 😖
I need to find this one.
It is worth the price.
Russels 10 is less and Rare Breed is about the same, is it worth it compared to those?
It is a legit question but remember that this 70th anniversary 8 year is a one time deal. I say buy a bottle at no more than $65 and you'll be happy with the different experience.
The RR10 and Rare Breed will still be there when these are all gone.
Yes.
What bothers me is that regular 101 in Japan is always 8yr age stated and $15. Glad I have a bottle but the price is unnecessary.
40 bucks for an 8 year old doesn’t blow me away as a price gouge.
@@nickg8643 well, it's not $40. And it should, seeing as how they still make a profit selling 8yr 101 in Japan for $15.
Rare breed at duty free in Canada is $34 after exchange for 1L but rare breed in states is $55+ tax for 750ml, it never makes sense
Its more than just an 8yr 101. Yes, its 101 prf, and 8yrs old, but that doesnt make it "just 8yr 101". There's also 9yr barrels, and they picked out and blended certain barrels for a certain end result. Put it next to 101, so much different. That take time, time cost money.
@@jacksmith2315 the power of marketing has you grabbing your ankles lol
In New England I never see 101 less than $25
I am curious to know how you would compare this limited release to Rare Breed which is similar cost and off the shelf?
rare breed is much much better, think of this as a nicer version of 101, but if they were a shelfer, this would be a bad value
Nice 👍
They still do 8 years international and it is really nice for a lot less....well you have to get a plane ticket, but other than that.
@@ianreynolds494 Correct. Doesn’t seem fair but I get it I guess.
I would like to it compared to Kentucky Spirit.
Ah, you had the same idea.....
For $50, the 70th is an absolutely great value buy that also happens to be enjoyably drinkable. Buy it while you can.
Where do yall find these? Anyone feel free to answer please and thank you.
I dont think they've hit stores yet in WA but would like to know where and when they do.
@@SHHDADDYSWORKN Randomly walked into a total wine and they had them on the shelf with no limits.
Got it yesterday for $56, they sold out in 5 hours.
GIVE IT TO MEEEEE!
101..$20???? It's $36 here in Montana. Love Rare Breed. It's my go to at special times...like Saturdays. 😊
@@dubltap7216 woof! Come to Kentucky! 😀
I was wearing the same sweater as your beautiful wife, last night by the pool and in front of the fire. Soooo comfortable!
Bourbon season starts for me on Sunday. Starting with Castle and Key 100 proof. Only Turkey product I've had was Rare Breed BP. Banana flavor is not my style.
Never gotten banana on a turkey product before. That's a pretty common note on Jack Daniels or other Brown Foreman products though.
Schon wieder Freitag
Schönes Wochenende an alle
blind 8 YO vs regular
I mean for the same price you can get Russells SiB...
I saw it and passed! WT getting beside themselves…Everyone screaming R15 bourbon of the year…that joint fell flat, finish is lack luster palate mid at best absolute letdown……KY spirit best all around IMO from WT
Love the vid tho…good wk!
I saw it yesterday $70. As much as I wanted it it can't be worth it.
Is it worth it? I'd say yes. Purely for the fact you have to travel overseas to get your hands on an 8 year age stated turkey otherwise. 🤷♂️
....which is fundamentally rude.
WT101 is 35 bucks in Arkansas lol
it’s worth it to have the bottle for nostalgia and fan reasons, but it’s not $30 better tasting than 101, 101 is really nicely aged juice already, i blinded it and couldn’t tell the difference ,
Nothing in michigan yet 🤔🫣
RIP old Turkey label.
I like everything about Wild Turkey 70th Anniversary 8 Year Bourbon Whiskey until I realize I paid less than $50 for my last 2 bottles of Rare Breed. So I'm not paying a dime over MSRP.
But is it better than Rare Breed?
@@chrishughes9202 A good question. I think proof hounds would say yes, but I guess it’s just what you’re in the mood for. The 15 proof point difference makes it a little hard to compare them as apples to apples.
Is Campari testing the waters to potentially put the 8 year age statement back on WT101 and raising the price?
I appreciate the story and the nod to honor Jimmy Russell, but I don’t trust Campari’s motives.
Who knows, just glad they did something to honor Jimmy's 70 years. They had the chance to do something a couple of years ago when Jimmy and Eddie's combined years of work added up to 101 but Campari decided not do anything.
For $50- I just go with Rare Breed
This is the only Wild Turkey limited or special release I’ve ever made an effort to find (no luck so far).
@@Brad-ic4bp Hope that changes for you!
I bought it and it’s ok but I’d much rather drink rare breed.
My local liquor store in CT is selling this bottle for $150. Hard pass.
@@leifd731 Don’t blame ya there
Turkey 12>
This or rare breed?
HoneyCOMB Chad?! When did we lose you and you became so bougie? Did you procure your honeycomb from an artisanal apiary where the bees pollinate organic non-GMO clover? 🧐😂😘
@@WhiskeyDearg-MichaelS I was just talking bout cereal 😄
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“They could’ve gone up to the 200.00 range” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
Pretty sure they didn't mean that this particular bottle could have been priced at $200. Just that Wild Turkey could have done an LE at that price point for this particular occasion. But they decided not to which is nice.
@@red5standingby419 You are correct, that’s what we meant, thanks! 😊
I picked it up last week for $50 looking forward to doing a side by side also