A highly collectible 15-year-old Wild Turkey released in 2005 to commemorate Master Distiller Jimmy Russell’s 50th anniversary with Wild Turkey. This bottle is signed, adding another layer of rarity and collectibility to an already historic release.
Wild Turkey Tribute 15 Year Old is one of the landmark releases from the legendary tenure of Jimmy Russell, one of the most influential figures in American whiskey. Released in 2005, Tribute celebrated Russell’s remarkable 50 years at Wild Turkey, honoring a career that helped define the distillery’s bold, traditional Kentucky bourbon style.
Bottled after 15 years of aging, Wild Turkey Tribute represents an era when exceptionally mature stocks of Wild Turkey bourbon were still available for special releases. The extended maturation delivers the deep oak, rich caramelized sweetness and spice that collectors and longtime Wild Turkey enthusiasts seek in older expressions from the distillery.
This example is especially desirable because the bottle Wild Turkey Tribute 15 Year Old Jimmy Russell 50th Anniversary 2005 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml – Signed
A highly collectible 15-year-old Wild Turkey released in 2005 to commemorate Master Distiller Jimmy Russell’s 50th anniversary with Wild Turkey. This bottle is signed, adding another layer of rarity and collectibility to an already historic release.
Wild Turkey Tribute 15 Year Old is one of the landmark releases from the legendary tenure of Jimmy Russell, one of the most influential figures in American whiskey. Released in 2005, Tribute celebrated Russell’s remarkable 50 years at Wild Turkey, honoring a career that helped define the distillery’s bold, traditional Kentucky bourbon style.
Bottled after 15 years of aging, Wild Turkey Tribute represents an era when exceptionally mature stocks of Wild Turkey bourbon were still available for special releases. The extended maturation delivers the deep oak, rich caramelized sweetness and spice that collectors and longtime Wild Turkey enthusiasts seek in older expressions from the distillery.
This example is especially desirable because the bottle is signed, making it an outstanding addition to a serious Wild Turkey collection or an archive devoted to Jimmy Russell and the history of American bourbon.
Tasting Profile
Expect a mature, full-bodied profile with layers of dark caramel, vanilla, seasoned oak, baking spice, tobacco, leather and dried fruit, followed by the characteristic Wild Turkey spice and a long, oak-driven finish.
A Piece of Wild Turkey History
Jimmy Russell began working at the Wild Turkey distillery in 1954 and became synonymous with the brand during a career spanning generations. Tribute was created specifically to recognize his first half-century at the distillery, making the 2005 release more than simply an aged bourbon—it is a commemorative bottle tied directly to one of bourbon’s most celebrated distillers.
For collectors of vintage Wild Turkey, Jimmy Russell releases and highly aged Kentucky bourbon, Wild Turkey Tribute 15 Year Old remains an important and increasingly difficult-to-find piece of Wild Turkey history.
Product Details
- Brand: Wild Turkey
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Expression: Tribute
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Release: Jimmy Russell 50th Anniversary
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Release Year: 2005
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Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Age Statement: 15 Years Old
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Bottle Size: 750ml
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Distillery: Wild Turkey
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Distilled & Bottled in: Kentucky, USA
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Special Feature: Signed Bottle
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Collectibility: Highly Limited / Vintage Release
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How long did Jimmy Russell work at Wild Turkey? Jimmy Russell joined Wild Turkey in 1954 and continued for over 60 years, making him the longest-serving active master distiller in American whiskey history. The 50th anniversary in 2004-2005 marked only the midpoint of his eventual tenure.
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Is the Jimmy Russell 50th Anniversary 2005 still available? Yes — available now.
