The Wild Turkey Masters Keep Beacon is a fitting finale to the Masters Keep series: bold, mature, and unapologetically oak-forward, while still carrying Wild Turkeys signature spice and balance. Its a collectors release that also drinks like a statement bourbon, ideal for enthusiasts who love richly aged, high-proof whiskies with depth and complexity.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Position in the Series: Beacon is the final release in Wild Turkeys Masters Keep line.

• Blend / Age: It is a blend of 10-year-old and 16-year-old bourbons.

• Proof / ABV: Bottled at 118 proof (59% ABV), making it the highest proof in the Masters Keep lineup.

• Barrel Selection: Made from carefully selected barrels housed in desirable spots in older rickhouses to amplify richness.

• Distillers / Blenders: Crafted by Eddie Russell and his son, Bruce Russell, marking the first time Bruces name appears on a Masters Keep release.

Tasting Profile

Component Notes & Observations Appearance / Color Deep mahogany with rich amber highlights. Nose / Aroma Dark fruit (cherry, dried apricot), honey, vanilla, cola, leather, toasted oak, and barrel char. Palate / Taste Rich oak backbone; caramel, vanilla bean, sweet char; spiced cherry, orange peel, tobacco, and baking spices. Finish Long and warming oak tannins, lingering spice, tobacco, and fruit echoes.

The spice level feels like it’s more than most Wild Turkey bourbons almost bordering on a rye whiskey the oak is both soft and hard-hitting the finish stays with spiced fruit, candied citrus peel, and oak.

Serving & Pairings

• Serve: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the aromatics, in a tulip or Glencairn to concentrate the nose.

• Food Pairings:
  Dark chocolate or bittersweet chocolate desserts
  Smoked or roasted meats (beef, pork)
  Strong cheeses (aged Gouda, Manchego)
  Nutty desserts (pecan pie, walnut torte)

Quick Overview

Feature Detail Name Wild Turkey Masters Keep Beacon Type Kentucky Straight Bourbon (blend) Age 10 & 16 years blended Proof / ABV 118 (59% ABV) Style / Character Bold, oak-centric with rich fruit, spice, leather, and barrel depth Positioning Final release in the Masters Keep series, collectors bottling