Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit is the single barrel flagship of the iconic Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, and a piece of bourbon history in its own right. Launched in 1994, it was one of the very first single barrel bourbons ever brought to market, following only Blanton's, and it remains a pure, unblended expression of Wild Turkey's signature style. Each bottle is individually selected by legendary father and son Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell, whose signatures appear on every label, and is drawn from a single barrel rather than a blend, so no two bottles are exactly alike. The barrel number, warehouse, rick, and bottling date are recorded right on the label, telling the story of the specific cask within. Built on Wild Turkey's classic mashbill of 75 percent corn, 13 percent rye, and 12 percent malted barley and aged around eight to nine years in new charred American oak, it is brought to the brand's signature 101 proof with a precise measure of Kentucky limestone water, the proof the Russells consider ideal for showcasing their bourbon. The result is a bold, rich, and beautifully balanced bourbon. Expect a deep amber pour with a nose of caramel, honey, citrus, rye spice, and a hint of leather and tobacco, a full bodied palate of vanilla, toffee, baking spice, oak, and orchard fruit, and a long, warming, classically Wild Turkey finish. A genuine connoisseur's single barrel from one of bourbon's most respected families, it shines neat, over a large cube, or in a top shelf Old Fashioned. A characterful, well aged pour for any bourbon lover.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Wild Turkey Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Campari Group |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Expression |
Kentucky Spirit, Single Barrel |
| Mashbill |
75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley |
| Age |
No Age Statement (approximately 8 to 9 years) |
| Maturation |
New Charred American Oak; Single Barrel |
| ABV |
50.5% |
| Proof |
101 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber.
Nose: Caramel, honey, citrus, and rye spice, with a hint of leather and tobacco.
Palate: Full bodied, with vanilla, toffee, baking spice, oak, and orchard fruit.
Finish: Long and warming, classically Wild Turkey, with oak and spice.
FAQ
What is Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit? It is Wild Turkey's single barrel bourbon, launched in 1994 as one of the first single barrel bourbons on the market. Each bottle comes from a single hand selected barrel rather than a blend.
What proof is it? It is bottled at a consistent 101 proof, or 50.5 percent ABV, Wild Turkey's signature proof. As a single barrel, each bottle still varies subtly in character.
Who selects the barrels? Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell personally select each barrel, and their signatures appear on every label.
What do the numbers on the label mean? Each bottle records its specific barrel number, warehouse, rick, and bottling date, identifying the exact cask it came from.
How is it different from Wild Turkey 101? Wild Turkey 101 is a batched bourbon at the same proof, while Kentucky Spirit is a single barrel, typically a bit older and selected for character, offering a more individual expression.
Where can I buy Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
