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Subscriber Price - Wild Turkey 70th Anniversary 8 Year Old Jimmy Russell Edition - Bourbon Brothers Australia
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Subscriber Price - Wild Turkey 70th Anniversary 8 Year Old Jimmy Russell Edition - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Wild Turkey 70th Anniversary 8 Year Old Jimmy Russell Edition

$159.00

$149.00
Overview

Ranked in the Top 10 whiskies by The Whisky Advocate 2024

On 10 September 1954, Jimmy Russell started at Wild Turkey sweeping floors. Seventy years later, the distillery released this bottle to mark the occasion. It’s built on Jimmy’s go-to, 8-year-old Wild Turkey 101, blended with 8- and 9-year-old bourbon pulled from a few of his favourite rickhouses.

Jimmy always liked his bourbon with a bit of bite, and this one’s got it. Honey, oak and cinnamon up front, then butterscotch, dark cherry and a touch of chocolate. Bottled at 101 proof, the way Wild Turkey’s done it for decades. It was a limited release, so once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Product Details
Attribute Detail
Brand Wild Turkey
Producer Wild Turkey Distillery (Campari Group)
Country / Region USA, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley
Age Statement 8 Years (blend of 8- and 9-year-old bourbons)
ABV 50.5%
Cask Type New charred American oak
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Limited edition (2024)
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Honey, oak, cinnamon and a bit of tobacco
  • Palate: Butterscotch, sweet cream and black tea, with dark cherry coming through
  • Finish: Dark cherry, bitter chocolate and burnt sugar
What sets this bottle apart
  • Marks Jimmy Russell’s 70 years at Wild Turkey
  • Built on 8 year old Wild Turkey 101, Jimmy’s personal favourite
  • Extra bourbon hand-picked from Jimmy’s favourite rickhouses
  • 8 year age statement at Wild Turkey’s signature 101 proof
  • Limited release, not a permanent part of the range

Distillery Information

Wild Turkey is made in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Jimmy Russell joined in 1954, became Master Distiller in 1967 and was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame in 2000. He locked in the recipe for Wild Turkey 101 and was behind early releases like Rare Breed and Kentucky Spirit. His grandson Bruce Russell, Wild Turkey’s associate blender, helped put this one together.

Who this bottle is for
  • Wild Turkey fans who want a piece of the Russell story
  • Bourbon drinkers after an aged 101 with a bit more depth
  • Collectors chasing anniversary and limited releases
  • Anyone looking for a solid step up from standard 10
How to enjoy

  • Neat, to get the honey, cherry and oak
  • On the rocks if you want to take the edge off
  • A few drops of water opens up the sweeter side

Why we curate it

Seventy years at one distillery doesn’t happen twice. This is a proper tribute to the bloke who made Wild Turkey what it is, and it tastes the part. Good age, full 101 proof, and plenty of flavour. If you’ve got a soft spot for Turkey, this one belongs on your shelf.