{"product_id":"wild-turkey-8-year-101-proof-5-26-93","title":"Wild Turkey 8 Year 101 Proof 5\/26\/93","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Turkey 8 Year Old 101 Proof — Bottled 5\/26\/93 — is a vintage Wild Turkey expression from May 1993 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 classic Jimmy Russell era of Wild Turkey production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 1990s Wild Turkey 101 is a collector’s staple — the high-rye mashbill at 101 proof with Kentucky aging delivers the classic Wild Turkey flavor profile in its most expressive form. The specific bottling date on the label makes this bottle individually identifiable and traceable.\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 — butterscotch, dark fruit, cinnamon, and assertive rye character. Long warming finish with lingering 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 Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/26\/93\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 date 5\/26\/93 identifies exactly when this bottling was sealed at the distillery, making it traceable and distinguishable from other 1993 production runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs a sealed 1993 bottle safe to drink?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — properly sealed bourbon does not deteriorate in the bottle. A sealed 5\/26\/93 Wild Turkey is safe to consume and will reflect both the classic production style of this era and any evolution from 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. The 5\/26\/93 date identifies exactly when this bottling was sealed, making it traceable and distinguishable from other production runs.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is a sealed 1993 bottle safe to drink?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — properly sealed bourbon does not deteriorate in the bottle. Safe to consume, reflecting the classic era production style and approximately 30 years of sealed bottle age.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Wild Turkey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53750917923184,"sku":"Scott","price":879.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/IMG_7645.jpg?v=1778880226","url":"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/products\/wild-turkey-8-year-101-proof-5-26-93","provider":"Wooden Cork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}