Wild Turkey American Honey 70 cl, 35.5% ABV - Bourbon Whiskey Liqueur

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As you would expect from a blend of honey and bourbon, the combination is rich and luscious on the palate, while the finish is pleasant and long-lasting. Judging by the awards it has received, the popularity of American Honey is well-deserved: This is a skillfully crafted, high-quality liqueur.

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Though the origins of Wild Turkey began in the mid-19th century, and the company attained its current name in the 1940s. All reviews are evaluated within the context of their specific spirit classification as specified above.

These drinks are both flavorful and elegant, and they are the perfect accompaniment to American honey whiskey. According to Britannica, liqueurs are spirits that have been altered in some way, usually through the addition of sweeteners and flavorings. While an improvement, thanks to the ice dulling the intense flavor and some additional dilution over a few minutes rest, American Honey on the rocks is still too sweet for me to truly appreciate. NID cookie, set by Google, is used for advertising purposes; to limit the number of times the user sees an ad, to mute unwanted ads, and to measure the effectiveness of ads.

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The standard Wild Turkey bourbon reportedly starts as a dry mix of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley. It’s overly sweet (like all the other Fireball variants on the market) but at least honey is a more palatable flavor than the cinnamon. Facebook sets this cookie to show relevant advertisements to users by tracking user behaviour across the web, on sites that have Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin. As with the other flavored and sweetened whiskies we’ve reviewed, there’s not a whole lot of change. It retains some of the powerful bourbon character, but the addition of aromatic and sweet honey creates a smooth, balanced, and easy-sipping drink.The Wild Turkey brand name is printed on a transparent label on the front, and a label on the back has the outline of a turkey on it to give it a three dimensional appearance. American honey is made from the nectar of various flowers, including clover, basswood, and goldenrod. Each of these styles has its own unique flavor profile, and some are considered to be better than others. Simply combine American Honey with hot water, add some lemon juice to the mix, and enjoy it while it's warm and steamy. At 71 proof, American Honey is not a subtle, low-proof drink, but it is slightly less potent than standard bourbon.

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Well, it’s likely relative to why I haven’t covered American Honey until now – because it’s not a straight whiskey.

Liqueurs are mostly lower in alcohol when compared to straight spirits, such as vodka, tequila, or whiskey. For the American Honey edition, the standard bourbon is blended with honey and placed into distinctive bottles. At 71 proof its got more flavor, and more ghost pepper spice that’s 400 times hotter than your usual, tame hot sauce. Since my kids love this stuff I think an opportunity for Wild Turkey would be to try different types of honey in it – Clove, Apple, Dandelion, Acacia, etc – and see how the flavor changes.

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American Honey and Drambuie are similar in terms of the production process and appearance but not in terms of the flavor profile. I love how this combination showcases the vibrant oak backbone of Pursuit United, but with enough syrupy sweetness to transform it into a cocktail of minimal elements. We took a smooth blend of pure honey and Kentucky Straight Bourbon and added just a hint of ghost pepper to craft our hottest Honey yet—American Honey Sting. This success should be deemed especially important considering the fact that it was the only flavored whiskey liqueur on the list.If you find any joy, use or help in it, please consider a modest donation - however much you can afford when it comes from the heart, it's the kind of gesture that makes me warm with appreciation. Regardless, bourbon liqueurs, while popular with the general public, aren’t something frequently talked about in whiskey enthusiast media. Normally, you’d at least taste the angostura bitters — even if they don’t interact well with the other flavors in the drink, you can at least taste them. Based on the positive feedback from last week’s post, I felt it appropriate to follow up with something fun and atypical. The story is that Jimmy Russell created it to induce his wife to drink whiskey with him in the 1970’s.