Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary 8 Year Bourbon Whiskey 750mL is a special limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey created to celebrate legendary Master Distiller Jimmy Russell’s 70th anniversary with Wild Turkey. Released in 2024, this commemorative bourbon was crafted from barrels aged between 8 and 9 years, personally selected from some of Jimmy Russell’s favorite rickhouses. Bottled at the classic Wild Turkey strength of 101 proof (50.5% ABV), the release honors Jimmy’s extraordinary career, which began at the distillery in 1954. With its age statement, commemorative packaging, and connection to one of the most influential figures in American whiskey, this release is a standout bottle for Wild Turkey enthusiasts and collectors.

Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary Bourbon delivers the bold, full-flavored character associated with classic Wild Turkey. Aromas of vanilla, caramel, oak, and sweet cream lead into a rich palate of honey, brown sugar, tobacco, baking spice, and toasted oak. The mature barrels add depth while maintaining Wild Turkey’s signature balance of sweetness and spice, leading into a long, warming finish with lingering vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, and seasoned oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Vanilla, caramel, sweet cream, honey, baking spice, toasted oak

  • Palate: Brown sugar, vanilla, caramel, tobacco, cinnamon, toasted nuts, seasoned oak

  • Finish: Long and warming with vanilla, caramel, baking spice, tobacco, and lingering oak

FAQS

• What is Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary Bourbon?

It is a limited Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey created to celebrate Jimmy Russell’s remarkable 70 years of whiskey making at Wild Turkey.

• How old is Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary Bourbon?

The commemorative release carries an 8-year age statement and was created using barrels aged approximately 8 to 9 years.

• What proof is Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary Bourbon?

It is bottled at Wild Turkey’s signature 101 proof, or 50.5% ABV.

• When was Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary Bourbon released?

The bourbon was released in 2024, marking 70 years since Jimmy Russell began working at the Wild Turkey distillery in 1954.

• What makes this Wild Turkey release special?

The whiskey was created specifically to honor Jimmy Russell’s seven-decade career, using mature barrels selected from some of his favorite aging warehouses.

• Is Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary Bourbon collectible?

Yes. Its limited release, 8-year age statement, 101-proof bottling, and direct connection to Jimmy Russell’s historic 70-year milestone make it a desirable bottle for Wild Turkey and bourbon collectors.