Tag: Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey Announces Matthew McConaughey as Creative Director

Wild Turkey® today announced a multi-year partnership with Academy Award™-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, who has signed on as the brand’s new Creative Director. McConaughey will serve as the chief storyteller for Wild Turkey both behind the camera and in front of it, reintroducing the world to the legendary Bourbon brand, starting with a series of […]

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Wild Turkey Debuts New Packaging

Wild Turkey® today debuted a new look for its premium bourbon and rye whiskey range.  While making no changes to the award-winning liquid, Wild Turkey has designed new packaging for its global family of products that better reflects the core values of the historic brand. A detailed new turkey illustration, found on every expression and […]

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Wild Turkey Spiced Review

Name: Wild Turkey Spiced ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Nose: Spicy & Sweet, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Clove, Allspice, Alcohol Palate: Sugar, Cinnamon, Clove, Anise, Caramel, Vanilla, Oak, Cherries, Tobacco Finish: Short & Spicy a ginger aftertaste Overall: I will start off by saying this one just wasn’t for me. I rarely drink flavored whiskey but for some reason lately […]

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Morning Report, Monday, November 10th, 2014

Drink: Wild Turkey gave the world its first sweet taste of honey liqueur with American Honey. Now we have American Honey Sting, which sees the legendary Bourbon mixed with pure honey and ghost chilli peppers, one of the world’s hottest. It will be a unique drink experience for those who like a little extra burn with their […]

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Jimmy Russell Honored With Lifetime Award

Toasting his 60th anniversary at the iconic Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association honored legendary Master Distiller Jimmy Russell with its “Lifetime Honorary Member” award. Russell, 79, is only the sixth person ever to receive the title. He is the second-longest serving member of the KDA Board of Directors since the nonprofit […]

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July 2014 Whiskey of the Month

It’s no secret that the fine folks at Wild Turkey make some amazing products. Wild Turkey 101 is my go to whiskey when I am out and about and one I gift to a lot of close friends. Russell’s Reserve 10 Year is another great product. Russell’s Reserve 10 Year is a bold and spicy […]

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Wild Turkey 81 Review

Name: Wild Turkey 81 Bottled By: Austin Nichol’s ABV: 40.5% Proof: 81 Notes: On the nose Wild Turkey 81 has a simple oak aroma with a slight corn scent. At first sip there is a nice pleasant wood and spice flavor, mostly cinnamon, and some flavors of vanilla and maple syrup. The finish is short with the same cinnamon, vanilla, […]

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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Review

Name: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Bottled By: Austin Nichols ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Notes: On the nose warm notes of rye, tobacco, wood, smoke, and leather. At first sip there are strong earthy tones of tobacco, rye, grains, nuts, and wood which seemed expected from the nose. The taste of cinnamon, anise, and black pepper are present and it has […]

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Super Bowl 2014 Eats, Drinks, & Picks

It’s time for the Super Bowl. Great food, drinks, commercials, and time with friends and family. We have some great recipes and drink suggestions for tomorrows game. Eats: Chicken Skewers Here is a great recipe from Jackie Dodd that is perfect for Super Bowl Sunday. It features chicken, beer, and sriracha. Click on the image above to see […]

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February 2014 Whiskey of the Month

We are very pleased to announce that Wild Turkey Rare Breed  has been selected as our February2014 Whiskey of the Month. Wild Turkey Rare Breed received numerous inquiries and searches on our site. Please see our full review below. Name: Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bottled By: Austin Nichols ABV: 54.3% Proof: 108.6 Age: Wild Turkey Rare Breed is a mix […]

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