On Tuesday, Wild Turkey Distilling Co. announced a limited-edition bourbon to celebrate legendary master distiller Jimmy Russell’s 70th anniversary with the brand: Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary 8-Year-Old Bourbon.
Bottled at 50.5 percent ABV, the new bourbon fuses 8-year-old Wild Turkey 101 with a blend of 8- to 9-year-old bourbons hand-selected from some of the former master distiller’s favorite rickhouses. According to the brand, the bourbon is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks and delivers aromas of honey, oak, tobacco, and cinnamon. On the palate, the spirit is said to highlight flavors like butterscotch, sweet cream, and black tea before dark cherry, bitter chocolate, and burnt sugar take over on the finish.
