Wild Turkey 101 Beats Pricier Bottles, 3 of 4

Franklin closes out the week by tracing one question through five days of news: what actually makes a bottle worth its price. From Elijah Craig Barrel Proof's federally audited Bottled-in-Bond status to Four Roses' Limited Edition pre-allocation to Friday's blind-tasting upset — Wild Turkey 101 beating pricier bottles three times out of four — the answer keeps landing on production, not price. He also flags the Richmond Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival on July 25th and the last chances to pour this weekend, including Ohio's George T. Stagg lottery closing tomorrow night.