A stunning expression from Wild Turkey’s acclaimed Master’s Keep series, this 17-Year-Old Bottled in Bond release embodies the artistry of Master Distiller Eddie Russell. Aged for nearly two decades in Wild Turkey’s heat-cycled warehouses, it meets the exacting standards of the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 — 100 proof, one distilling season, and one distillery.

The result is a rare Kentucky bourbon with deep complexity, balance, and intensity. Each sip reveals decades of mastery from one of America’s most iconic whiskey houses.

Tasting Notes

Color: Deep copper amber.
Nose: Dried fruit, caramel, toffee, and seasoned oak with hints of vanilla and tobacco.
Palate: Layers of toffee, brown sugar, leather, baking spice, and roasted nuts, balanced by subtle smokiness.
Finish: Exceptionally long and warming with lingering oak and dark chocolate.

FAQ

Q: Is this release rare?
A: Yes — this 17-Year Bottled in Bond is part of Wild Turkey’s limited Master’s Keep series, released in small annual quantities and highly sought after by collectors.

Q: What is “Bottled in Bond”?
A: It means the whiskey is aged at least four years, bottled at exactly 100 proof (50% ABV), and produced at a single distillery in a single season — ensuring quality and authenticity.

Q: Who crafted it?
A: Master Distiller Eddie Russell, continuing the Russell family’s bourbon legacy.