{"podcast":{"title":"Bourbon Lens","slug":"bourbon-lens-1160749","podcast_index_feed_id":1160749,"rss_url":"https://rss.pdrl.fm/70904b/feeds.libsyn.com/158291/rss/?redirect=false","website_url":"http://bourbonlens.libsyn.com/site","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/5911a848-085d-46f7-a1c3-4d20292a1706/490C3A3D-505F-4F4C-8EC0-FC93B6F3CCB8.jpeg","author":"Bourbon Lens","episode_count":437,"summary":"Bourbon Lens is the podcast for every whiskey drinker. During this project, we look to explore the whiskey and bourbon industry, learn more about our favorite spirit, and interview industry insiders, makers, entrepreneurs, and business people. We welcome you on this journey with us. Bourbon Lens was founded by Jake and Scott from Louisville, Kentucky. We have grown our appreciation for Kentucky's native spirit and look to learn all that we can about every type of whiskey. We welcome you to pour a glass of whiskey and join us. We are always looking for show topics, discussion starters, and new whiskies to try. Contact us on social media or send us an email to: Info@BourbonLens.com with ideas, comments, or questions.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T20:19:23.707970+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749"},"episode":{"title":"Wild Turkey Gold Foil 16 Year Review: Is This $400 Bourbon Worth It? | Five Minute Fridays","slug":"wild-turkey-gold-foil-16-year-review-is-this-400-bourbon-worth-it-five-minute-fridays","published_at":"2026-07-24T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749/wild-turkey-gold-foil-16-year-review-is-this-400-bourbon-worth-it-five-minute-fridays","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5b00bdf155c0a8a8ce16407d988f62473e4ecee29095f4b5b02c7d108270afd8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ODUyNWJhYi02MWIxLTQ2YzAtYjM0ZC1hZGIwNzc0NmFkMmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OTExYTg0OC0wODVkLTQ2ZjctYTFjMy00ZDIwMjkyYTE3MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODI4YjkwMzQ1Y2QwY2M3ZDY2NGRkOWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2MmM1ZGRjZjNiOTdlZWI0ZmNkZDhiL2pha2UtbGV3ZWxsZW5zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMjRfXzMtNTQtMzcubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5b00bdf155c0a8a8ce16407d988f62473e4ecee29095f4b5b02c7d108270afd8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ODUyNWJhYi02MWIxLTQ2YzAtYjM0ZC1hZGIwNzc0NmFkMmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OTExYTg0OC0wODVkLTQ2ZjctYTFjMy00ZDIwMjkyYTE3MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODI4YjkwMzQ1Y2QwY2M3ZDY2NGRkOWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2MmM1ZGRjZjNiOTdlZWI0ZmNkZDhiL2pha2UtbGV3ZWxsZW5zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMjRfXzMtNTQtMzcubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Five Minute Fridays, Jake Lewellen breaks down the Wild Turkey Austin Nichols Archives Gold Foil , a limited-edition 16-year-old, 120-proof whiskey that pulls straight from Wild Turkey's 1980s and '90s heritage. This one's a nostalgic throwback dressed up in a bold, high-proof finish — and Jake puts it to the test. Jake walks through the nose — confectionery sugar, leather, dark oak, and cherry — before diving into the palate, where intense oak, stewed cherry, and spice build into a smooth, leathery finish. He talks through why letting this one open up matters, how it stacks up against Russell's Reserve 13 Year and the 45th Anniversary edition, and the influence Associate Master Blender Bruce Russell had on shaping this release. Then comes the real question: is $400 justified for this bottle? Jake gives his honest take on where Gold Foil lands in the broader Wild Turkey lineup, how it fits into his top whiskey picks for 2026, and whether the nostalgia factor is enough to carry the price tag. In this episode: Heritage and origin of the Gold Foil 16 Year release Full nose-to-finish tasting breakdown Value debate: does this bourbon earn its $400 price point? Head-to-head comparison with Russell's Reserve 13 Year Bruce Russell's role as Associate Master Blender Where Gold Foil ranks among Jake's top releases of 2026 We want to hear from you — what's your favorite Wild Turkey release? Drop it in the comments or join the conversation on Discord. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Wild Turkey Gold Foil 16 Year 00:30 Heritage and background of the Gold Foil 01:00 Tasting approach and initial impressions 01:27 Nose nuances: confectionery sugar and leather 02:00 Flavor profile: dark oak and stewed cherry 02:18 Encouragement to let the whiskey open up 02:39 Pala…","meta_description":"In this episode of Five Minute Fridays, Jake Lewellen breaks down the Wild Turkey Austin Nichols Archives Gold Foil , a limited-edition 16-year-old, 120-p…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":343,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bourbon-lens-1160749/episodes/wild-turkey-gold-foil-16-year-review-is-this-400-bourbon-worth-it-five-minute-fridays/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749/wild-turkey-gold-foil-16-year-review-is-this-400-bourbon-worth-it-five-minute-fridays.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}