WILD TURKEY BOURBON JIMMY RUSSELL 8YR 70TH ANNIV

For seven remarkable decades, Jimmy Russell has stood as the guardian of Wild Turkey s bourbon legacy, becoming the world s longest-tenured Master Distiller. Even during bourbon s darkest days in the 1970s and 80s, Russell steadfastly preserved the traditional pre-prohibition methods he learned from his mentor Bill Hughes, refusing to compromise Wild Turkey s bold Kentucky character. His unwavering dedication to crafting authentic bourbon, beginning from his humble start sweeping floors at age 18, has shaped the distillery s enduring reputation for uncompromising quality. This commemorative 101-proof bourbon, aged 8 years with select 8-9 year-old whiskeys from Russell s favorite rickhouses, offers a masterful expression of his legacy. The nose reveals layers of vanilla, honey, and brown sugar accented by tobacco and orange peel. On the palate, luxurious notes of sweet cream and butterscotch mingle with stone fruit and pecans, leading to a warming finish of dark cherry, burnt sugar, and bitter chocolate that lingers with distinguished oak character.