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

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Plenty of folks love American Honey in their iced tea, ginger ale, and as the piece de resistance of a soothing hot toddy. The glass bottle itself is square shaped with faceted edges, giving it a visually appealing, almost art-deco look that stands out on the shelf. In a rocks glass, mix one part American Honey and two parts Pursuit United; add a large ice cube or sphere; express an orange peel and stir.

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As with the other flavored and sweetened whiskies we’ve reviewed, there’s not a whole lot of change. American Honey is one of the less popular Wild Turkey labels, but it has a colorful history and an important role in the American bourbon industry that is certainly worth discovering. The caramel notes of Bourbon are clearly present on the nose with a rich honeyed quality resting on top. I like it mixed with hot tea on cold winter nights or egg nog, although I prefer spiced rum with egg nog 😉. What’s key is viewing it as a drink component – a cocktail ingredient – much like you would Campari, vermouth, or aromatic bitters.If you’re looking for a versatile honey that can be used in a variety of dishes, American honey is a good choice. If you don’t have Pursuit United on hand, I recommend a Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon private selection with similar vibrant woody qualities. While honey does influence aromas and texture, it is most apparent in the generous sweetness that coats the palate.

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Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! We’ll keep track of the amount you spend and will allocate that towards your next spend for 12 months.As Whisky Notes reported, in 2010, American Honey was named the best whiskey liqueur at the World Whisky Awards. 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. The spirit takes a rest in charred oak barrels for a while — there’s no age statement provided, but some claim it’s as long as four years. Primarily, it is classified as a liqueur, whereas all other labels are pure bourbons categorized as spirits. Furthermore, the author claims that serving it on ice or blending it into cocktails didn't help tone down some of that assertive sweetness.

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As honey is an entirely natural product that has always been around, it was often used as a flavoring agent. Well, it’s likely relative to why I haven’t covered American Honey until now – because it’s not a straight whiskey. 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. At 71 proof, American Honey is not a subtle, low-proof drink, but it is slightly less potent than standard bourbon.As TornadoSD explains, whiskey liqueurs like American Honey go well with mixers (think of soda or tonic water), but you can also serve them neat or over ice, which will slightly tone down their sweetness. In its taste test, Thirty One Whiskey asserts that the flavor is overpowered by sweetness and those potent sweet vanilla notes that probably come from bourbon.

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This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. And what little bitterness you might find is instantly more than cancelled out by the sweetness in the spirit.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. The proof (110) is only two points away from Pursuit United (108), and the maturity, while different, should provide the desired oak foundation. In a taste test done by Liqour, Wild Turkey American Honey is described as a liqueur with dominant honeyed nuances on the nose and the palate. 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.