Produced from a blend of barrels of varying age (10-20 years) this famously non-compliant bourbon label comes to us in the form of Wild Turkey's annual Master's Keep line of allocated bourbons. This is the 2017 release in Wild Turkey's coveted Master's Keep collection.
Decades is probably what people expect from a Wild Turkey limited release and thankfully it seems to set the company on the right track for future releases.
That Eddie Russell has created such a top-notch polar opposite of the brand standard makes a huge statement; not one of departure from the standard of his revered daddy, Jimmy Russell, but a refined one.
If you like Wild Turkey or Russell’s Reserve, Decades is an expression that doesn’t disappoint, though — as with the original Master’s Keep — you’ll certainly pay for the privilege.
Master distiller Eddie Russell mingled barrels ranging from 10 to 20 years old in order to strike this balance and complexity. His method displays the potential of combining extremely old stocks into batches with younger barrels to build a great
I do wish that those notes were more integrated throughout the experience without the sharp contrast that hits between the palate and finish. Wild Turkey Decades was yet another great addition under the Master’s Keep name and is very deserving of a taste.
The taste has notes of dried apple chips, butterscotch, campfire smoke, dark chocolate, and coffee beans…then turns spicy with clove and allspice notes that linger through the finish, which is long and balances the spices with underlying touches of caramel, vanilla, and oak. Excellent!
