For some time now, I’ve been enjoying Wild Turkey 1855 Reserve – which I’ve been told is the export version of Rare Breed. One thing got me wondering though: The front label reads: Barrel Proof, and on the back it says uncut with water. If I remember my Bourbon 101 correctly (somebody feel free to correct me), Bourbon has to be barrelled at least at 110 Proof and no higher than 125 Proof. So how can a Barrel Proof 1855 Reserve end up at 108.8 Proof? – I think we all agree, that for whatever reason, the Proof increases during aging.
Did I remember my Bourbon 101 wrong? – I must have.
Thomas confused Bourbon Nut