{"product_id":"wild-turkey-8-year-101-proof-5-24-94","title":"Wild Turkey 8 Year 101 Proof 5\/24\/94","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Turkey 8 Year Old 101 Proof — Bottled 5\/24\/94 — is a vintage Wild Turkey expression from May 1994 with the specific bottling date stamped on the label, distilled and bottled at Camp Nelson Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. A sealed collector bottle from the mid-1990s Jimmy Russell era.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMid-1990s Wild Turkey 101 at 8 years is among the most sought vintage American bourbon bottlings — the high-rye mashbill at 101 proof delivers caramel, vanilla, pronounced rye spice, and toasted oak in the classic Wild Turkey house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich caramel, rye spice, and toasted oak on the nose with vanilla and leather. Full, bold palate at 101 proof with butterscotch, dark fruit, cinnamon, and assertive rye character. Long warming finish.\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 Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/24\/94\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 do vintage Wild Turkey bottles show specific bottling dates?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Turkey printed bottling dates on labels during this era, allowing collectors to identify and track specific production runs. The 5\/24\/94 date identifies exactly when this bottling was sealed, making it traceable and distinguishable from other 1994 production runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs a sealed 1994 bottle safe to drink?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — properly sealed bourbon does not deteriorate in the bottle. Safe to consume, reflecting the classic mid-1990s production style and approximately 30 years of sealed bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why do vintage Wild Turkey bottles show specific bottling dates?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Wild Turkey printed bottling dates on labels during this era to identify specific production runs. The 5\/24\/94 date identifies exactly when this bottling was sealed.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is a sealed 1994 bottle safe to drink?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — properly sealed bourbon does not deteriorate in the bottle. Safe to consume, reflecting the classic mid-1990s production style.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Wild Turkey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53750917988720,"sku":"Scott","price":849.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/IMG_7651.jpg?v=1778880261","url":"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/products\/wild-turkey-8-year-101-proof-5-24-94","provider":"Wooden Cork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}