{"product_id":"wild-turkey-jimmy-russells-70th-anniversary-8-year-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary 8 Year Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Turkey Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary 8 Year Bourbon Whiskey 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a special limited-edition \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e created to celebrate legendary Master Distiller \u003cstrong\u003eJimmy Russell’s 70th anniversary with Wild Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e. Released in 2024, this commemorative bourbon was crafted from barrels aged between \u003cstrong\u003e8 and 9 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, personally selected from some of Jimmy Russell’s favorite rickhouses. Bottled at the classic Wild Turkey strength of \u003cstrong\u003e101 proof (50.5% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJimmy 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 \u003cstrong\u003elong, warming finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with lingering vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, and seasoned oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, caramel, sweet cream, honey, baking spice, toasted oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar, vanilla, caramel, tobacco, cinnamon, toasted nuts, seasoned oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with vanilla, caramel, baking spice, tobacco, and lingering oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a limited \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e created to celebrate Jimmy Russell’s remarkable 70 years of whiskey making at Wild Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How old is Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe commemorative release carries an \u003cstrong\u003e8-year age statement\u003c\/strong\u003e and was created using barrels aged approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8 to 9 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What proof is Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is bottled at Wild Turkey’s signature \u003cstrong\u003e101 proof, or 50.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• When was Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary Bourbon released?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bourbon was released in \u003cstrong\u003e2024\u003c\/strong\u003e, marking 70 years since Jimmy Russell began working at the Wild Turkey distillery in 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What makes this Wild Turkey release special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whiskey was created specifically to honor \u003cstrong\u003eJimmy Russell’s seven-decade career\u003c\/strong\u003e, using mature barrels selected from some of his favorite aging warehouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary Bourbon collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its \u003cstrong\u003elimited release, 8-year age statement, 101-proof bottling, and direct connection to Jimmy Russell’s historic 70-year milestone\u003c\/strong\u003e make it a desirable bottle for Wild Turkey and bourbon collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Turkey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44611675062375,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Wild_Turkey_Jimmy_Russell_s_70th_Anniversary_8_Year_Bourbon_Whiskey_750mL.webp?v=1789364869","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/wild-turkey-jimmy-russells-70th-anniversary-8-year-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}