Wild Turkey Master's Keep Bourbon Bottled in Bond 'Orange' is Thompson Willett's son-in-law

is Thompson Willett's son-in-law

has been in the business of producing alcoholic beverages for over 200 years

and 10% Colombard

and aged in new American oak and French oak for 9 and 5 years

and old leather

Wild Turkey Master's Keep Bourbon Bottled in Bond 'Orange' is Thompson Willett's son-in-lawA very pricy (for Wild Turkey) 17 year old whiskey honoring master distiller Jimmy Russell. Nose is hot for the proof, with oak, dried barrel drool, warm dried corn, tobacco barn, and teaberry. Entry is not hot; rather, a thread of sweet syrup spreads out into thoroughly integrated corn and oak. Finish slides into drier oak. A fascinating journey through bourbon flavors, this is both lighter and more complex than expected. I still prefer younger Wild