Wild Turkey Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye Whiskey 750mL is a limited-edition Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey from Wild Turkey’s prestigious Master’s Keep collection and a landmark release in the distillery’s rye whiskey history. Introduced in 2019, Cornerstone was the first rye whiskey released as part of the Master’s Keep series. Master Distiller Eddie Russell selected mature rye barrels aged between 9 and 11 years, resulting in one of the oldest rye expressions Wild Turkey had released at the time. Bottled at a robust 109 proof (54.5% ABV), Cornerstone showcases the richer, deeper side of Wild Turkey’s classic Kentucky rye character and remains a highly sought-after bottle among collectors.

Master’s Keep Cornerstone delivers a complex balance of rye spice, sweetness, fruit, and mature oak. Aromas of vanilla, black pepper, toasted rye, honey, and citrus lead into a full-bodied palate of caramel, brown sugar, baked apple, vanilla, cinnamon, toasted nuts, and seasoned oak. Its extended maturation adds richness and depth while preserving the distinctive spicy character of rye, leading into a long, warming finish of vanilla, pepper, baking spice, toasted grain, and mature oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Vanilla, honey, citrus, black pepper, toasted rye, seasoned oak

  • Palate: Caramel, brown sugar, baked apple, vanilla, cinnamon, toasted nuts, rye spice, mature oak

  • Finish: Long and warming with vanilla, pepper, baking spice, toasted grain, and lingering oak

FAQS

• What is Wild Turkey Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye Whiskey?

It is a limited Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey released in 2019 as part of Wild Turkey’s premium Master’s Keep collection.

• How old is Wild Turkey Master's Keep Cornerstone?

Cornerstone was created from carefully selected rye whiskey aged between 9 and 11 years, giving it considerably more maturity than Wild Turkey’s standard rye expressions.

• What proof is Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye?

Wild Turkey Master's Keep Cornerstone is bottled at 109 proof, or 54.5% ABV.

• What makes Master's Keep Cornerstone special?

Cornerstone was the first rye whiskey in the Wild Turkey Master’s Keep series, showcasing Eddie Russell’s approach to extended maturation of Wild Turkey’s Kentucky rye.

• Is Wild Turkey Master's Keep Cornerstone limited?

Yes. Cornerstone was released as a limited-edition expression, making surviving bottles increasingly desirable among Wild Turkey and rye whiskey collectors.

• How should Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye be enjoyed?

Given its age and 109-proof strength, it is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water, allowing its caramel, vanilla, citrus, pepper, rye spice, and mature oak characteristics to fully develop.