Wildcatter 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Distillery
- Wildcatter
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £58.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- Despite its name, Wildcatter is a Kentucky straight bourbon made in homage to a 1920s Texas oil magnate, aged eight years in charred oak barrels. The profile balances caramel and vanilla sweetness with red fruit notes — apricots, dried berries — and warming spice, held together at 45% ABV. The approachability and fruit-forward character suggest easy drinking rather than exploration. Suited to those new to bourbon or seeking a straightforward, reliable everyday pour.
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Wildcatter 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a from Wildcatter (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, cooked fruit, honey, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Despite its name, Wildcatter is a Kentucky straight bourbon made in homage to a 1920s Texas oil magnate, aged eight years in charred oak barrels. The profile balances caramel and vanilla sweetness with red fruit notes — apricots, dried berries — and warming spice, held together at 45% ABV. The approachability and fruit-forward character suggest easy drinking rather than exploration. Suited to those new to bourbon or seeking a straightforward, reliable everyday pour.
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