Cigars and Whiskey Weekly

   Aficionado Knowledge: Country of Origin: Nicaragua Company: Tabacalera Perdomo Release Date: 07/29/2022 Production: Regular Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua (Cuban-Seed) Filler: Nicaragua (Cuban-Seed) MSRP: $9.99-12.99 Real time review:     The unlit foot of the cigar smells sweetly of molasses and fresh wheat. The body of the cigar is tan in color with tight uniform veins in the wrapper. The initial draw after the foot is properly toasted is strange. It is considerably deeper and more bitter than the unlit profile would suggest. A mild tannic bitterness reminiscent of toasted walnuts and almonds overpowers a slightly sugar cane note as one draws from the cigar. The flavor is quite uniform throughout the draw. Perdomo claims this cigar has a rich spiciness with a powerful oak note followed by a finish of cream and cedar. I find that the tannic wood note presents closer to walnuts than to oak. As the flavor settles on the palate, I do notice that a hint of that cream

 Wild Turkey 101 Review Origin: USA, Kentucky (Wild Turkey Hill) Type: Bourbon Proof: 101 (50.5% ABV) Age: minimum 5 years Mash Bill: 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% malted barley Color: Auburn MSRP: $25      When talking about budget bourbons, there is bound to be talk about the infamous 101 by Wild Turkey. This bourbon is a cornerstone for bourbon and whiskey enthusiasts. If you are a beginner in the bourbon space, you can never go wrong telling a fellow enthusiast that 101 is your go to drink. Far too strong for the casual and faint of heart, when you mention you pour 101 regularly, the whiskey snobs and sommeliers both know you've been around the proverbial whiskey block. 101 Wild Turkey is arguably the more classic bourbon by Wild Turkey Distilling Co. The 101 Wild Turkey uses the same mash bill as the standard proof but ages the bourbon for 6 to 8 years before its bottled and poured. I find in my own experience that the higher ABV of 101 both deepens and incorporates the flavors of