Wild Turkey Launches Master’s Keep Unforgotten
Wild Turkey has launched Master’s Keep Unforgotten, the latest release in the annual limited edition Master’s Keep series.
Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Unforgotten is blend of Kentucky straight bourbon and rye whiskies finished in rye casks. The creation of Master’s Keep Unforgotten was inspired by Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Forgiven, a release from over a decade ago that was born from a mistake. The official story goes like this:
The idea to marry straight bourbon and rye whiskies of Wild Turkey Distilling Co. was born in 2010 when a crew member accidentally mixed a batch of young rye with a barrel of mature bourbon. Upon tasting the co-mingled whiskeys, Master Distiller Eddie Russell realized he had something very special on his hands. Rather than discard the serendipitous mistake, the Distillery celebrated it, bottling the whiskey for a limited time, and fittingly naming it Forgiven.
Crafted by Master Distiller Eddie Russell, Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Unforgotten is a marriage of 13 year old bourbon and 8 and 9 year old rye bottled at 105 proof (52.5% ABV). Master’s Keep Unforgotten is described as having “fruit forward” aromas with notes of “caramel and oak.” The palate has notes of notes of “caramel, dried fruit, and sweet oak,” concluding with notes of “dried fruit, honey, black pepper, and baking spice” on the finish.
Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Unforgotten is available now for a suggested retail price of $200 for a 750 mL bottle.
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Source: prnewswire.com.