Wild Turkey Master's Keep Voyage Jamaican Rum Cask Finish Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

Master’s Keep Voyage is a 106-proof expression of 10-year-old bourbon finished with a secondary maturation period in Jamaican rum casks, marking the first rum cask finish in Wild Turkey’s history. Crafted by Master Distiller Eddie Russell in partnership with Dr. Joy Spence, the renowned Master Blender of Appleton Estate rum, Voyage reflects over 80 combined years of experience in crafting exceptional spirits. This one-of-a-kind Kentucky Straight bourbon whiskey draws inspiration from the lush isle of Jamaica and showcases the expertise of two masters of their craft.

The aim with Master’s Keep Voyage was to create a unique spirit that captured the hallmarks of both bourbon and rum-making. To do so Dr. Joy Spence hand selected some of the finest casks from the iconic Jamaican rum house – casks which previously held 14-year-old pot still rum and would best complement the bold top notes and rich caramel undertones of Wild Turkey’s extra-aged bourbons. The casks were then brought to the Wild Turkey Distilling Co. in Lawrenceburg, KY, where they were filled with Eddie Russell’s own hand selected batch of 10-year-old bourbon, which had been aged in Wild Turkey’s classic No. 4 char barrels. After finishing in the Kentucky heat of a timber rickhouse, the result is a tropically influenced American icon, bursting with a palate of fruits, caramel and aged oak, and a warm, long-lasting finish of chocolate and spice.

Process: 106 proof, Jamaican rum cask finished 10-year old bourbon.

Tasting Notes:

Aroma: Notes of vanilla, oak, and fruit give way to molasses, rum cake, and allspice.

Taste: Sweet and creamy with notes of tropical and dried fruit, caramel and aged oak.

Finish: A warm and long-lasting finish with chocolate, fruit and spice.

"The whole series has been triumphant, but this rum cask-finished gem shows Russell in tremendous form, serving up a joyous, chestnut-brown bourbon that delivers the best from both the whiskey and the rum influence. The promise of baking spice aromas, toffee, red berries, and black tea leads into an irresistible combination of cola flavors, vanilla, brown sugar, chocolate- cherry truffles, and ginger." - Jonny McCormick, Whisky Advocate (95 Points)

"The nose shows both the bourbon and rum notes at full power with a very light rum funk finding its way around the edges. Robust tropical fruits pair well with the caramel and vanilla. You'll find a light grassy sugarcane flavor to join in the symphony of flavors. It is sweet, but not cloying and the finish is long. The bourbon manages to win the flavor battle in the end, but only just. Ultimately, it's a wonderfully balanced ready-to-drink bourbon & rum cocktail. Enjoy on the rocks with perhaps a ginger beer on the side" - Stephanie Moreno, Distiller (97 Points)