{"product_id":"wild-turkey-masters-keep-bottled-in-bond-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon","title":"Wild Turkey Master's Keep Bottled in Bond 17 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17 years. 100 proof. Bottled-in-Bond. Wild Turkey Master's Keep Bottled in Bond — Jimmy Russell's most age-forward BiB expression and the longest-aged Bottled-in-Bond Wild Turkey ever produced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eJimmy Russell has been Wild Turkey's Master Distiller since 1954 — over 70 years at the same distillery, making him the longest-serving Master Distiller in American bourbon history. His son Eddie Russell joined the distillery in 1981 and now co-leads the production program. Together, the Russell family represents an unbroken multi-generational production legacy unmatched in American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Master's Keep series represents the apex of Wild Turkey's production program — Jimmy and Eddie's personal selections from the distillery's most exceptional aging inventory, released in limited quantities. The Bottled-in-Bond 17 Year is significant on two levels: the age statement (17 years is exceptional for a Bottled-in-Bond expression, which legally requires only 4 years minimum), and the BiB certification itself — which guarantees single season, single distillery, 100 proof, federally bonded warehouse production. Wild Turkey's famous #4 char level applied to these 17-year barrels produces a deep, rich expression that marks the outer edge of Wild Turkey's aging capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, rich amber from 17 years of Wild Turkey's #4 char barrel contact.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, caramel, and dried fruit with the distinctive Wild Turkey spice that 17 years of heavy char barrel contact develops.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and full at 100 proof — deep oak integration, vanilla, dried fruit, and the warm, spicy character that the Russell family's high-rye mashbill at extended age produces.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and spice-forward — the Wild Turkey character fully expressed through a satisfying, warming close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Turkey, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Distillers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jimmy Russell + Eddie Russell\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bottled-in-Bond\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 (50% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled-in-Bond (single season, single distillery, federally bonded)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master's Keep\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWho is Jimmy Russell?\u003c\/strong\u003e Jimmy Russell has been Wild Turkey's Master Distiller since 1954 — over 70 years at the same distillery, the longest tenure of any Master Distiller in American bourbon history. His son Eddie joined in 1981. Together they represent the longest multi-generational Master Distiller legacy in American whiskey.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is 17-year Bottled-in-Bond unusual?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled-in-Bond requires a minimum of 4 years aging. The vast majority of BiB releases are 4–6 years old. A 17-year BiB is exceptionally rare — Wild Turkey is one of very few producers to release Bottled-in-Bond at this age, and the Master's Keep BiB is the oldest age-statement BiB in the Wild Turkey lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Wild Turkey's #4 char?\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Turkey uses #4 char — the deepest char level in standard bourbon production, sometimes called \"alligator char\" for the pattern of the carbonized wood surface. The deep char produces more rapid extraction of vanilla, caramel, and oak compounds than lighter char levels. At 17 years, the #4 char has had extraordinary time to develop its full extraction potential.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the Master's Keep BiB 17 Year still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e A rare find. Master's Keep releases are produced in limited quantities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Who is Jimmy Russell?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Wild Turkey's Master Distiller since 1954 \\u2014 over 70 years at the same distillery, the longest tenure of any Master Distiller in American bourbon history.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is 17-year Bottled-in-Bond unusual?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"BiB requires only 4 years minimum. Most BiB releases are 4-6 years old. 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