“Each release in the Master’s Keep series has been a salute to stories in our history, to other whiskies we’ve made, and even to other styles of spirits that I happen to enjoy. Master’s Keep Triumph is my tip of the cap to my son, Bruce Russell, newly appointed Associate Blender at Wild Turkey. Bruce has always had a passion for rye, and in making a Master’s Keep for his palate, it only felt right.
This edition of Master’s Keep is a “Triumph” – at 10-years-old, it’s the oldest age-stated rye we’ve ever released at the Wild Turkey Distilling Co. For me, it’s a magnificent expression of what rye whiskey can be. We laid down the casks that make up this small batch with the intention of allowing it to age longer than most – after all, that is one thing we like to do here at Wild Turkey, age longer. Over the course of their lifetime, we continued to taste them, allowing the barrels to work their magic and perfect the whiskey inside.
It’s true to the quality and flavors that our Wild Turkey Distilling Co. ryes are known for, but the extended maturation helped develop a palate of sweet honey and clove notes that transition to dark chocolate, dates, and spice, and a rich mocha-coffee and black pepper finish.
Triumph is an exceptional chapter in our Master’s Keep story. Like a good book, it’s intriguing, gratifying and full of depth. We think it’s one you’ll want to keep coming back to.”
Eddie Russell
TASTING NOTES
Triumph showcases a nose of vanilla, crème brûlée, and mint that transitions to apple, pear, and nutmeg. On the palate, the whiskey brings forth notes of sweet honey and spiced clove, giving way to dark chocolate, dates and spice with a finish of rich mocha-coffee and black pepper