Distillery Info
This specially crafted Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey marks the oldest rye expression ever released by Wild Turkey Distilling Co., with a backbone of 9 year old barrels married with a selection of very rare 11 year old barrels married with a selection of very rare 11 year old barrels. Savour Eddie Russel's ultimate celebration of this mighty grain.
Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye is a celebration of the mighty grain, tracing back to the very birth of American Whiskey making. Rye has served as a key pillar in Whiskey production on wild Turkey Hill since 1869. Although prohibition from 1920 - 1933 caused Rye Whiskey to fall from favor for decades, Wild Turkey was among the few distilleries to remain dedicated to the craft, which continues to this day. Now Master Distiller Eddie Russel presents a straight Rye Whiskey of extraordinary maturity - The triumphant culmination of over 150 years of Kentucky Rye Artisanship and heritage, and the oldest Rye Whiskey ever released by Wild Turkey Distilling Co.
Rye Whiskey is rarely aged in Kentucky longer than 4 years. For this one-of-a-kind limited edition, Eddie Russel hand-picked and set aside a secret lot of his oldest and boldest Rye Whiskey Barrels, all aged from 9 to 11 years, then used his nearly four decades of experience to create a perfectly balanced spirit. The result is a precious, high-aged Rye Whiskey that brilliantly displays wild Turkey's signature bold and spicy flavours.
With a palate of warm vanilla, black pepper and toasted rye, This complex Whiskey delivers cascading flavours of honey, baked apple and sweet spice that give way to a remarkably crisp and clean finish, with long and lingering flavours of sweet spice and oak. Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye is a truly remarkable whiskey - a dazzling reminder that what is good is never forgotten. Distillery Notes
