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Wild Turkey, sometimes more recognisable by its charismatic face, Matthew McConaughey, is bringing back a decade old recipe mistake to its annual Master's Keep lineup - Wild Turkey's Master's Keep Unforgotten, the result of a co-mingling of young rye with mature bourbon that was originally released back in 2010.

Master's Keep Unforgotten is a high proof, extra-aged variation of the blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskies.

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"The unconventional and complex liquid serves as a testimony to [Master DIstiller] Eddie’s experience and the legacy of Wild Turkey as one of the few Kentucky distilleries that have remained dedicated to the art of making rye whiskey, alongside its renowned bourbons."

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The recipe came as a result of a crew member's accidental mixing of a batch of young rye with a barrel of mature bourbon back in 2010, which to Master Distiller Eddie Russell's surprise was found to taste great, and as a result of was given the name Forgiven, with the mistaken expression becoming a limited release from Wild Turkey.

The Master's Keep series is dedicated to push the boundaries of traditional bourbon-making at Wild Turkey through experimentations with aging techniques and finishes.

The new Unforgotten expression is bottled at 105 proof and will feature some of the oldest rye ever released by Wild Turkey, it is "characterized by unmistakable notes of fresh fruit – flavors rarely exhibited in such mature liquid. The extra aging time in rye casks honors the storied history of American rye production, while offering a distinct experience that is sure to surprise and delight."

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"Twelve years ago, I tasted the result of the distillery mishap that would become Wild Turkey Forgiven and was amazed. It was unlike anything I had ever tasted before, and I knew we had stumbled upon something special. Master’s Keep Unforgotten pays homage to this happy accident, perfected with a secondary rye barrel aging in our pre-prohibition Rickhouse B – the favorite of my father, Master Distiller Jimmy Russell."

- Master Distiller Eddie Russell

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Fruit-forward with notes of caramel and oak.

Taste

Swirl of caramel, dried fruit, and sweet oak.

Finish

Notes of dried fruit, honey, black pepper, and baking spice.

Unforgotten, the seventh released in the Master's Keep series, is dedicated to honor the storied history of American rye production through a bourbon lens, featuring 13 Year Old Bourbon with 8-9 Year Old Rye, finished in Rye casks.

It carries an SRP of US$200.

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