"Wild Turkey 101" - a noble premium bourbon with the divine, harmonious, expressive style. It is created exclusively from natural ingredients and is aged for 8 years in barrels made of baked white American oak. This bourbon has the enviable popularity - he is on the list of best-selling products in this category not only in the United States, but also around the world. This is not surprising, because its style, sophistication, uniqueness and charm constantly attract admirers of quality spirits. "Wild Turkey 101 - a great filling for everyone who loves whiskey with a full flavor and a deep, complex character," - wrote about bourbon "Wine Enthusiast ".

 

"Wild Turkey 101" - "straight" bourbon. This means that the composition of the distillate contains not less than 51% of cereal species. Bourbon at the factory near Laurensburga (Kentucky). Bourbon was awarded prestigious awards:

- Bronze medal at the "San Francisco World Spirits Competititon" in 2000;

- Award "Exellence";

- Gold medal at the "San Francisco World Spirits Competititon" in 2007.

 

The history of the company dates back to 1855. Its founder, Austin Nichols, opened a shop selling alcohol, spices and coffee. Flourished and the next step in the development was the production of alcoholic beverages on their own Ripy Distillery (Laurensburg). Until 1870 bourbon from Austin Nichols sold only in barrels, then it went on sale and in bottles. Successful activity of the company halted because of "dry law", but after its cancellation manufacturing facilities have been restored, improved and expanded.

The name of "Wild Turkey" was born only in 1940. Rumor has it that this happened during the hunt, when the plant manager, Thomas McCarthy, accompanied by a few friends went to catch wild turkeys. In this campaign he wisely took a couple of bottles of bourbon than infinitely pleased with the entire company. Accompanying him on the day shortstop often recalled hunting day and asked to re-take with a "that" bourbon, jokingly calling it "Wild Turkey", which translates as "wild turkey". So the name stuck and will appeal to all for a drink.

Since 1954, the reins of the "Wild Turke" belonged to Jimmy Russell - master distiller, the highest class and world-renowned expert professionals of whiskey. Then it took the place of honor, his son Eddie.