{"product_id":"wild-turkey-8-year-101-proof-1989","title":"Wild Turkey 8 Year 101 Proof 1989","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Turkey 8 Year Old 101 Proof — 1989 Bottling — is a vintage Wild Turkey expression from the peak Jimmy Russell era, distilled and bottled at Camp Nelson Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. At approximately 36 years old as a sealed bottle, this is a genuinely rare collector expression from one of American whiskey’s most storied distilleries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLate 1980s Wild Turkey 101 is among the most prized vintage American bourbon bottlings. The high-rye mashbill at 101 proof with 8 years of Kentucky aging delivers the classic Wild Turkey flavor in its most expressive era: caramel, vanilla, pronounced rye spice, toasted oak, and the characteristic Wild Turkey boldness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich caramel and vanilla on the nose with pronounced rye spice, toasted oak, and leather. The palate is full and bold — butterscotch, dark fruit, cinnamon, and assertive rye character. Long, warming finish with persistent spice and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Turkey Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 101\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wild-turkey\"\u003eWild Turkey\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rare\"\u003erare and allocated bottles\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is vintage Wild Turkey 101 from the 1980s and 1990s so sought after?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors prize this era’s Wild Turkey for its bolder, spicier, and more intensely flavored character compared to current production. Jimmy Russell was guiding every aspect of production during this period, and the high-rye mashbill at 101 proof was bottled with minimal intervention — a style many enthusiasts consider the definitive Wild Turkey expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs a sealed 1989 bottle safe to drink?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — properly sealed bourbon does not deteriorate in the bottle the way wine can. An intact sealed 1989 Wild Turkey is safe to consume. The character of the spirit will reflect both the production style of the era and any evolution from decades of bottle age in a sealed environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is vintage Wild Turkey 101 from the 1980s and 1990s so sought after?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Collectors prize the bolder, spicier, more intensely flavored character of this era compared to current production. Jimmy Russell guided every aspect of production and the high-rye 101 proof was bottled with minimal intervention.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is a sealed 1989 bottle safe to drink?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — properly sealed bourbon does not deteriorate in the bottle. An intact sealed 1989 Wild Turkey is safe to consume and will reflect both the era’s production style and decades of bottle age.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Wild Turkey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53750917759344,"sku":"Scott","price":879.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/IMG_7644.jpg?v=1778880185","url":"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/products\/wild-turkey-8-year-101-proof-1989","provider":"Wooden Cork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}