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Review: Wild Turkey 81 Bourbon

Posted on August 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

81 Proof / 40.5% alcohol

Suggested Retail Price: $23 to $25 range / 750ml bottle

Wild Turkey 81 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes

Color: Dark side of gold with light reddish glow.

Aroma: Flat with usual bourbon notes of oak and wood. Slight dryness feel in the nose. Mild. No sweetness detected. Seems thin.

Tasted Neat: Quite a bit of burn naturally. Extremely light in field of sweetness. Warm. Thin. Falls a bit flat, non-descript. Vague orange peel.

Mouth Feel: Thin. Flavor and heat do not linger.

Comparable Spirit: Lower proof, drier rather than sweet mid range bourbons.

Possible Uses, Pairings and / or Cocktails:

Mixing bourbon or on the rocks pour for casual any day sort of use. Wild Turkey has many variations in its line. Experiment with the various levels to find one you like for how you use it.

Wild Turkey Rare Breed at 108.2 proof is one of my favorites for a bourbon based Bloody Mary. It adds just enough depth of flavor to compliment the cocktail rather than the usual brassiness a vodka Bloody Mary sometimes retains.

The Black Demure – created by Franky Marshall, Clover Club – New York

2 ounces Wild Turkey 81 Bourbon

1/4 ounce Crème de Mure

1/4 ounce Cointreau

3/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

1/4 ounce Simple Syrup

Blackberry Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice. Garnish with blackberry.

Review sample provided by representatives of Campari America

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Rosangel: Sipping Sophistication through Rose Tinted Glasses

Posted on February 24, 2009 | Leave a comment

Gran Centenario’s Rosangel introduction to the spirit world caught the eye of lovers everywhere with its pinkish hue reminiscent of a school girl’s first blush. Don’t be fooled by the mere illusion of innocence and charm. Enjoy the mystique of Gran Centenario Reposado Tequila and delve into the subtly sweet flavor of hand-picked Hibiscus flowers. Roseangel’s sophistication and style propels tequila into a new realm of cocktail culture providing mixologists and home enthusiasts everywhere fresh direction for their creative spirit.

Jalisco – (Mexican Manhattan)

2 ounces Gran Centenario Rosangel Tequila

1/2 ounce Punt y Mes

1/2 ounce Cio Ciaro

1/4 ounce Crème De Mure

1 dash Classic Bitters

Cherry Garnish

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with cherry.

The Rosangel Ruby Fizz – created by Julie Reiner

2 ounces Gran Centenario Rosangel Tequila

1/2 ounce Agave Nectar

1/2 ounce Ruby Port

1 bar spoon Pomegranate Molasses

3/4 ounce Lemon Juice

1/2 ounce Egg White

Club Soda

Cherry Garnish

Combine liquids, except club soda, in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into highball glass with one large ice cube. Top with club soda. Garnish with cherry.

Official Rosangel Tasting Notes

“Rosangel yields a complex, perfumed nose with ripe fruit and floral notes, plus hints of vanilla. The palate holds flavors of dried fruits, which leads to a smooth and gentle finish. The sophisticated sunset pink color visually stimulates the senses and encourages cocktail experimentation.” – Rosangel website

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