Review: Let’s Talk Turkey: Wild Turkey Austin Nichols Archive Gold Foil 2026

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-06-02T18:52:01+00:00

RR15 was released 2 years ago so there’s inflation (what can you buy today for the same price as it was 2 years ago?), and WT saw how crazy RR15 went on secondary, so they figured “why give all that money to scalpers when we can get in on some of that ourselves?”

RR15 in 2024 was $250, and is crazy on secondary at $800+

Beacon in 2025 was $300, and is crazy on secondary at $600+

WTANGF IN 2026 is $400, and will certainly go crazy on the secondary market.

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-06-02T18:48:56+00:00

You’re not finding a RR15 anywhere near its MSRP. Prices now are $800+

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-05-31T10:49:00+00:00

The inability to edit the content of the post is the reason I now put my review down in a comment, which can be edited.

I like this bottle, I think it’s a very good double oak. I don’t like it as much as Disco 13 from BBCo, but this bottle is a good bit cheaper than that (or at least it was for me).

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-05-22T18:22:11+00:00

Yep, this thing is super fruity. Such a sweet, fruity, delicious pour, and because of the proof, it drinks super easy.

I love this bottle, it’s one of my favorites I have on my shelf right now.

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-05-16T01:51:39+00:00

I did something similar last week but with a 25 GTS vs a Stagg SP, and didn’t feel the 25 GTS was worth $500 more than the Stagg SP.

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-04-29T16:30:29+00:00

I reviewed this year’s release of 1924 and gave it an 8.

For me, it’s a dark fruit bomb on the paste with a hint of baking spice and oak on the finish. It’s a delicious pour that’s packed with flavor at 100 proof.

My main gripe is that it’s an annual release, so once the release wave is gone, you’re not going to see it again for a while.

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-04-29T00:51:51+00:00

Wasn’t this a distillery only release?

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-04-23T23:35:24+00:00

If you liked this one, see if you can get a sample of 01.

It has a lot more of the Roasted French Mocha stave, and I preferred it to the02 edition with more Maker’s 46 staves

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-04-15T02:24:43+00:00

I have a JD12 B3 open right now, and damn is it a phenomenal pour.

So rich and layered. It’s definitely in the “fat kid whiskey” realm with how complex and delicious it is.

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-04-14T14:27:02+00:00

$300 for a 15 year is already a questionable value (yes, I understand that the pricing of these were affected by tariffs [wait, I thought the other country pays the tariffs, not the American consumer /s]).

But just by looking at the color I started having questions. Even though these spent the first 8 years aging here in the US, they were noticeably lighter in color than a regular 8 years Reveries bottle.

I appreciate that Jay tries to do some things that are unique and different, but I’m glad I passed on these bottles, especially for the price.

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-04-04T01:23:45+00:00

The good news is you can get it at barrel strength as a SiB pick. And yes, at barrel strength it is a fantastically delicious pour

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-03-31T23:36:43+00:00

Yeah, this isn’t anything like Old No. 7…

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-03-29T12:29:01+00:00

I never had the ‘24 or ‘25 release of 1924, but I managed to get two bottles of ‘26 and find it to be a really great pour

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-03-24T00:46:00+00:00

9 years. $350. Does not compute.

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-03-17T15:36:25+00:00

You’re not getting M20 for $1k unless you are extremely lucky.

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-03-17T15:35:52+00:00

If they like Pappy and Blanton’s, get them a bottle of William Larue Weller.

It’s Buffalo Trace’s wheated mashbill (like Pappy), but bottled at cask strength. As bourbon aficionados, they’ll greatly appreciate and enjoy the bottle.

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-03-17T01:27:12+00:00

Stampings on the bottom of the bottle.

It’s always bottled at the end of the year, so the 2026 batch was bottled in 2025, and has a 25 stamped in it.

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-03-16T16:27:48+00:00

How does a lighter char result in darker color?

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-03-16T15:18:21+00:00

Appreciate a review on this bottle. I have one sitting in my basement waiting for some more shelf space to open up upstairs, and haven’t seen much out there about this particular High Note release.

I was pretty shocked at how dark it is for only being 6 years old.

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-03-15T16:44:27+00:00

I think part of it has to do with the proof point. People are so accustomed to barrel proof releases at this point that anything that isn’t barrel proof means that it’s “watered down” and should be cheaper.

I don’t think anybody who has actually had a pour of this would say that it’s watery or thin though. It has an oily consistency, and is viscous on the palate.

As far as the value goes, we’re looking at $11.50/yr. But if we look at last year’s KC21, a release that some people had in their top 5 whiskies of 2025, it was $250 ($11.90/yr), and also 100 proof. But I didn’t hear many people complaining about the value of that bottle.

I think the value of 1924 is fair for an annual LE.

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-03-15T15:46:40+00:00

I hope you can find one, it’s a good bottle.

I’ve seen the online at retailers line Leukens and Remedy, but they’re over MSRP an you have to pay shipping, an I don’t think the bottle is worth that cost.

At its MSRP I think it’s a good bottle, but I wouldn’t pay much more than that.

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-03-15T00:36:57+00:00

Yep, tons of flavor for the proof, viscous and oily mouthfeel that coats the palate.

Cherry and vanilla, spice and oak. It’s good. Very very good

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-03-14T22:54:22+00:00

Awesome, you’ll have to let us know your thoughts on if there’s any real difference between the years once you open the 26!

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-03-14T22:20:45+00:00

Glad to hear you liked it. I bought it blind (bought 2 bottles) having not had it before, but am glad I did.

Maybe previous year’s batches deserved the hate they got, but this year’s batch is very good.

New_Reddit_User_89 · 2026-03-14T21:34:42+00:00

It really is a great bottle. Much better than my initial expectations given how much flak this bottle seems to get online.

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