Wild Turkey traces its origins to the Ripy Brothers, who founded the distillery in 1869 near Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The Wild Turkey brand name emerged in 1940 after an executive took bourbon samples on a hunting trip, and its popularity led Austin Nichols & Co to begin bottling it officially in 1942. Today, Wild Turkey’s production focuses on traditional methods, including aging in new American white oak barrels with a deep No. 4 char, and its range includes expressions like the 101 Proof and Rare Breed bourbons, crafted under the stewardship of master distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell. We’ll be reviewing the Wild Turkey 101 Proof Bourbon and Rare Breed Rye.
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