Eddie Russell: Making Whiskey His Own Way
Wild Turkey Master Distiller Eddie Russell celebrated his 45th anniversary at the distillery the other night with the premiere of a short film about his… Read More
Eddie Russell
Russell’s 13 – “Eddie’s 45th”
Just a few days ago, Master Distiller Eddie Russell celebrated his 45th year at Wild Turkey Distilling Company. With Jimmy Russell celebrating 72 years later this year, 45 years may not seem as noteworthy of an achievement. But I’m willing to bet if I …
Press Release: Russell’s Reserve 13-Year – Eddie’s 45th
Russell’s Reserve honors Eddie Russell’s 45-year legacy with a cinematic tribute and the spring 2026 return of the 13-year-old bourbon.
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Master’s Keep Beacon
Everyone has their favorite Master’s Keep. For some it’s the elegance of the eponymous inaugural release, for others it’s the complexity of Decades. For me, Revival, Unforgotten, and the 17-year Bottled in Bond have long traded places as the top three….
A Day at Wild Turkey
Each visit to Wild Turkey presents its own level of excitement.
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Australia’s Wild Turkey Fans, In Their Own Words
Among the well-known whiskey brands in Australia, one stands out – Wild Turkey. The Land Down Under is Wild Turkey’s largest export market.
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A Salute to Jimmy Russell
Jimmy Russell will soon begin his 71st year at Wild Turkey Distillery, and this fall, he’ll celebrate his 91st birthday. This week, we’re honoring the… Read More
Russell’s Reserve 15
Russell’s 15 … It’s the talk of the town. If you visit YouTube and search for “Russell’s Reserve 15,” you’ll find no less than two dozen videos (likely more than that). And I get it. It’s an amazing bourbon. It truly is. But if I’m being completely hon…
Wild Turkey’s Triumph (Part 2)
This is the second installment of a two-part series. For the first installment please see Wild Turkey’s Triumph (Part 1). With the exception of 2016, Wild Turkey has introduced a new Master’s Keep expression each year for the last nine years. It …
Wild Turkey’s Triumph (Part 1)
Back in 2018, I published “The New Golden Age of Wild Turkey (and Why You Should be Paying Attention).” In that post I looked back on the history of the brand, divided it into eras, and concluded by speculating on its future. As I was reading it over r…