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Whiskey Review: Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Voyage

We review Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Voyage, a premium, 10 year old Wild Turkey bourbon finished in former Appleton Jamaican rum barrels.

OVERALL RATING

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Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Voyage review

Tasting Notes

About:

10-year-old bourbon finished in Appleton Jamaican rum barrels. 106 proof (53% ABV). $275/750ml.
Appearance:
Rich orange, lighter than other bourbons of similar age.
Nose:
Noticeable hazelnuts, orange peel, and maple syrup appear, but of course so do bananas. Nutmeg with a tiny bit of oak flit around the edges.
Palate:
Ripe bananas richen to a nice smooth bourbon flavor of cedar box and cinnamon. Toffee cooked apples pop in, leading to a fine finish of molasses and pecans.
Finish:
Comments:
I’ve tried many a whiskey that has been aged in rum barrels and all of them have had middling degrees of success. These expressions should take note as Wild Turkey Master’s Keep has captured the heart of a rum finished bourbon in their Voyage release. Its comes in a beautiful turquoise box, containing a beautifully etched bottle, which ultimately contains a beautiful rum finished whiskey. Absolutely worth your time. Let me say, this s*** is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jeffrey Nitschke

Jeffrey Nitschke is Portland area attorney whose career has dovetailed with a love of fine spirits and cigars. His hometown is rich with microdistilleries, which has afforded him the opportunity to learn the nuances of whiskey tasting and whiskey making. His writing and enthusiasm for the hobby has led to lasting friendships with other whiskey aficionados and connisures across the United States.

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