Wild Turkey announced the release of Master’s Keep One, the latest in the series from Master Distiller Eddie Russell that began in 2015 with Master’s Keep 17 Year Old. Master’s Keep One is an ode to Eddie’s father, Master DIstiller Jimmy Russell, per a news … Continue readingWild Turkey to Release Master’s Keep One
Wild Turkey’s Russell’s Reserve brand is about to get another family member – a 13-year-old, cask strength limited edition bourbon. The non-chill filtered whiskey, bottled at 114.8 proof, pays tribute to the legacy of Master Distiller Jimmy Russell, for whom the whiskey line is named, … Continue readingWild Turkey Announces Release of Limited Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Bourbon
Wild Turkey Distillery announced the launch of a new virtual guided tasting experience that is narrated by Master distiller Jimmy Russell, son Eddie, a master distiller of 35 years, and Eddie’s son Bruce, the distillery’s national brand ambassador. Consumers will be led through five Wild Turkey expressions … Continue readingWild Turkey Announces New Virtual Tasting Experience
Several bourbon industry stalwarts were elected into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, and one bourbon giant earned the even more rare honor of the Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement award. A joint effort between the Kentucky Distillers’ Association and the Kentucky Bourbon Festival since 2001, … Continue readingKentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Inductees 2016
The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inducted four new members and presented its first Lifetime Achievement Award yesterday. Parker Beam, the long-time master distiller for Heaven Hill, received the Lifetime Achievement Award, the first time this award has been given. From now on, it will … Continue readingKentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17-Year-Old (Media Sample) About this bourbon: Wild Turkey Master’s Keep hits stores in August with an MSRP of $150 and is 86.8 proof, which is this product’s barrel-proof. (Eddie Russell offers a proof explanation at GoBourbon.com.) At 17 years old, it’s the … Continue readingBourbon Review: Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17-Year-Old