At 17 years old, this isn’t just Wild Turkey, it’s a masterclass in American bourbon. Master’s Keep Batch 001 was the beginning of something rare: a limited series where Wild Turkey’s legendary Master Distiller, Eddie Russell, breaks tradition and chases perfection barrel by barrel. Matured in stone rickhouses under cooler conditions, this bourbon defies the harshness you’d expect from its age and delivers elegance in every drop. This was the inaugural release that told the world: Wild Turkey isn’t just good, it’s elite.

Wild Turkey 17 Year Old Master’s Keep – Batch 001 (75cl)
Brand: Wild Turkey | Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon | ABV: 43.4% | Origin: Kentucky, USA | Vol: 750ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Deep and layered, like stepping into an old library with polished oak shelves and the faint scent of dried figs and baking spices in the air.
Palate: Silky and rich, with bold notes of leather, orange peel, vanilla bean, and dark maple syrup. The oak is assertive, but never overwhelming, think aged mahogany, not firewood.
Finish: Long, elegant, and warming. The spice tapers off slowly, revealing dark chocolate, toasted almonds, and a final kiss of rye heat.

Production Details
Unlike most bourbons that age in metal-clad rickhouses, this one matured in stone warehouses, which slow down aging and prevent over-oaking. That choice, combined with hand-selection by Eddie Russell, allows the whiskey to reach 17 years without becoming tannic. It’s proof that restraint, when paired with vision, creates something extraordinary.

Perfect For
This is the kind of bourbon you pour when you’ve got the house to yourself, the lights dimmed, and no plans for the next hour. It’s also the bottle you reach for when someone tells you bourbon can’t be elegant, just one glass will silence that.

Expert Notes
Master’s Keep Batch 001 marked a turning point for Wild Turkey, praised for redefining what long aged bourbon could be. It won acclaim from Whisky Advocate and bourbon circles for its sophistication and balance, showing that age is only a number if you know how to manage it.

Customer Reviews
“Didn’t know Wild Turkey could pull off something this refined. Now it’s a holy grail bottle.”   Lance M.
“Smoother than most 12-year-olds I’ve tried. That finish? Unreal.”   Nikki C.
“I only drink this when I want to remember why I fell in love with bourbon in the first place.”   Joel D.

Interesting Fact
This was Eddie Russell’s first solo Master’s Keep release, a tribute to his decades in the Wild Turkey distillery. He chose the stone rickhouse aging method as a nod to his father, Jimmy Russell’s earlier, slower style of bourbon-making.

Serving Suggestions
Neat is non-negotiable. A few drops of water will soften the spice and bring forward the citrus notes. Skip the ice, this one doesn’t need help holding your attention.

Distillery Background
Wild Turkey’s story stretches back to 1855, but its soul lives in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, where Jimmy and Eddie Russell, a father-son duo with over 100 combined years of distilling, continue to shape the future of bourbon. Wild Turkey is known for big, bold flavor. But Master’s Keep is where they show their finesse. This isn’t a mass-market pour. It’s a masterwork in every sense.