Wild Turkey Forgiven 2014 Special Edition Batch 303

What happens when a distiller accidentally blends rye whiskey with an aged bourbon? In the case of Wild Turkey distillery, the distiller was forgiven and then the product was named Forgiven.
Wild Turkey’s Forgiven is a small batch blend of a rare high proof Rye and Bourbon Straight Whiskies, aged in No. 4 alligator charred barrels. It was created from 78% 6 Year Old straight bourbon and 22% 4 Year Old straight rye.
This is the second release of Forgiven, 2014 Special Edition Batch 303.
This release received the Chairman’s Trophy in the 2014 Ultimate Spirits Challenge.

    Nose:    Caramel, vanilla, saw dust, baking spices.

    Taste:    Herbal start, tangy oak, peppery spices, not as caramel sweet here, touch of varnish.

    Finish:   Spices linger heavily, an oaky dryness.

Note: Product has come from a private collection, minor markings are inevitable and collectors should have reasonable expectations in this regard.