If you're a Wild Turkey fan, then today is going to be a very good day for you at Mission! Not only do we have the first of numerous Russell's Reserve single barrels for you today, but also a hot deal on the W.B. Saffell that has eluded other California retailers until now. No worries, however, as we got a fantastic price that I think you'll all appreciate.
First thing's first:
Russell's Reserve Mission Exclusive "Eddie's Pick #1" Single Barrel 0669 55% ABV Kentucky Bourbon $69.99 (LIMIT 1)
Yes, we could have waited until we actually visited Wild Turkey last month to pick out our single barrels in person. But that would have meant another 5-7 months before those barrels would have hit our shelves. Knowing that my friend Eddie Russell can be more than trusted to select a few honey barrels on our behalf, we let him do the selection for us and—BOY OH BOY— did he knock it out of the park. Of the three casks that are going to be released over the next few weeks, I'm not sure which of them I like the most!!
Let's talk about Barrel 0669 though.
Dumped just two months short of its 10th birthday, this whiskey is everything we love to love about Wild Turkey in a glass: a big candy corn and caramel nose, lush sweetness on the palate balanced by rye spice and barrel char, candied orange, creme brulée, you name it. I wish I could let everyone buy five of these because you're going to want five, but I can only offer you one. Also this cask only offered 60% of the volume of a normal barrel, so it concentrated down. You're all going to love it.
The fun doesn't stop there, however! Grab some W.B. Saffell, made with 6-12 year old Wild Turkey Bourbons for the hot price of $39.95! This half bottle of deliciousness packs a gorgeous richness and delicacy for the dollar.
W.B. Saffell 107 Proof Kentucky Bourbon $39.95
No limits on these guys for the moment, but like the Russell's Reserve single barrel all the inventory is in Pasadena, so use the notes if you want to pick up at another Mission location.
On a side note, our new warehouse is not available as a pick up location for the moment, so there's no way to order pick up for items that are on the web, but unavailable in the stores. Soon as we get a fix for that, I'll let you know.
-David Driscoll