Wild Turkey Tribute 15 Year Old Jimmy Russell 50th Anniversary 2004+2007 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

Wild Turkey Tribute 15 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon — a dual-vintage 15-year aged Jimmy Russell 50th Anniversary expression combining 2004 and 2007 production, bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), with a signed presentation by Jimmy Russell. A tribute to Jimmy Russell's first 50 years as Wild Turkey's master distiller.

Jimmy Russell joined Wild Turkey as master distiller in 1954. His 50th anniversary in 2004 was a milestone of extraordinary duration — one of the longest-tenured master distillery careers in American whiskey history. The Tribute expression combines 2004 and 2007 production (the anniversary year and three years following) into a 15-year blended expression that documents the beginning of his sixth decade of production. Jimmy Russell continued as master distiller for decades beyond this tribute, making the 50th anniversary milestone the mid-point, not the end, of his career.

The signed presentation adds a collector dimension beyond the liquid: Jimmy Russell's signature on a bottle that was produced during his 50th year, a documented artifact of one of American whiskey's most remarkable careers.

Specs

• Distillery: Wild Turkey Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch
• Age: 15 years
• Production: 2004 + 2007 dual vintage blend
• Proof: 101 (50.5% ABV)
• Signed by: Jimmy Russell
• Occasion: Jimmy Russell 50th Anniversary as Master Distiller
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jimmy Russell and why does his 50th anniversary matter?

Jimmy Russell joined Wild Turkey in 1954 and became one of the longest-tenured master distillers in American whiskey history. His influence on the Wild Turkey house style — the high-rye, high-proof, minimally filtered approach — defines the brand's character. The 50th anniversary in 2004 marked the midpoint of a career that would continue for decades more. This bottle documents that milestone with his signature.