Wild Turkey Austin Nichols Archives Gold Foil Edition 16 Year Bourbon is the inaugural release in Wild Turkey’s Austin Nichols Archives Collection. Aged 16 years and bottled at 120 proof (60% ABV), this limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon pays tribute to the legendary vintage Wild Turkey Gold Foil — often called “Cheesy Gold Foil” by collectors.
The Austin Nichols Archives Collection is a limited-edition annual series honoring the most iconic bottles in Wild Turkey's history, and the first series led by Associate Master Blender Bruce Russell. The inaugural Gold Foil Edition is a 16-year-old, non-chill filtered bourbon inspired by the collector-favorite vintage "Cheesy Gold Foil" releases of the 1980s and 1990s, built around longer aging and higher proof to capture that era's depth and mature oak character.
Looking for the original Wild Turkey Gold Foil? Explore our vintage Wild Turkey 12 Year Gold Foil 101 Proof bourbon that inspired today’s Austin Nichols Archives release. Vintage Wild Turkey Cheesy Gold Foil on Wooden Cork
Vintage 8/101 listings for tasting comparison with friends and family.
Also available for tasting pairings. Vintage Wild Turkey 8 year 101 Proof.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Wild Turkey's signature oak "funk," dried fruit, warm spice
- Palate: Cherry cola, clove, dark honey, shifting to tobacco and cocoa
- Finish: Long and peppery with brown sugar, oak tannins, and leather
Specs
- Distillery: Wild Turkey, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
- Series: Austin Nichols Archives, Gold Foil Edition (inaugural release)
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon, non-chill filtered
- Age: 16 Years
- ABV: 60% (120 Proof)
- Size: 750mL
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Austin Nichols Archives Collection? A limited-edition annual Wild Turkey series honoring iconic vintage bottles, led by Associate Master Blender Bruce Russell; Gold Foil Edition is the debut release.
- What proof and age is it? 120 proof (60% ABV) with a 16-year age statement, non-chill filtered.
- What inspired it? The collector-favorite vintage Wild Turkey "Cheesy Gold Foil" bottlings of the 1980s and 1990s.
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