Cigars and Whiskey Weekly

 Wild Turkey Bourbon Review Origin: USA, Kentucky (Wild Turkey Hill) Type: Bourbon Proof: 81 (40.5% ABV) Age: minimum 5 years Mash Bill: 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% malted barley Color: Auburn MSRP: $18      Wild Turkey is a big name in the budget world of bourbons. Although it is known by enthusiasts for its great bourbon at a budget price, the general public seems to think of Wild Turkey as a budget bourbon only good for getting wasted. There is a hard to ignore stigma that Wild Turkey is the drink of potbellied alcoholic uncles and frat boys who don't know the difference between WhistlePig and Jim Beam, and while all of that is true, there is a reason why alcoholic Uncle's across the US reach for this bottle, time and time again. Real Review:     The standard 81 proof Wild Turkey has an auburn color and a light sweet corn nose with a hint of oak tannins. On the palate the 81 proof Wild Turkey is quite underwhelming. It has a very middle of the road presence. You taste it and t

  Aficionado Knowledge: Country of Origin: Honduras Company: Rocky Patel Release Date: --/--/2004 Production: Regular Wrapper: Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras MSRP: $6.99-9.99 A prior caveat:      The Edge series created by Rocky Patel was marketed as a budget smoke for experienced aficionados. Rocky Patel promised the original line up of Edge cigars to be bold, and impactful with a full-bodied flavor at a cost-effective price point. Due to the secretive nature of their section process, the Edge series (which now also includes a line of Connecticuts) is a divisive point of contention for many smokers. Advocates of the Edge Series claim that the smoke is well worth the buy regardless of how the components of the cigar are chosen, while the opposition claims that Rocky Patel simply selects the tobacco that does not meet their general standard, wraps up the cast aways in an aged wrapper, and markets their detritus to their masses as "affordable alternatives"