Wild Turkey (bourbon)
Wild Turkey is an American brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. Wild Turkey is bottled and distilled by Campari Group's Austin Nichols division.
History
The first distillery was created in Tyrone, Kentucky by the Ripy brothers in 1869. In 1905, the Ripy Brothers Distillery was opened by the sons of T.B. Ripy. They started distilling again after Prohibition ended. In 1940, the 'Wild Turkey' brand name was created when Thomas MCarthey, a distillery executive, took a some of the bourbon on his Wild Turkey hunting trip.[1]
On April 8, 2009, the brand and distillery were acquired by the Campari Group.[2]
Wild Turkey (bourbon) Media
Wild Turkey 101 (101 proof bourbon whiskey) バーボンの一種、ワイルドターキー
A Wild Turkey whiskey barrel
The visitor center at the Wild Turkey distillery
References
- ↑ Founded in 1869…The Wild Turkey Distillery. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
- ↑ Campari Acquires Wild Turkey, World's Number 1 Premium Kentucky Bourbon WhiskeyCampari Corporate. Retrieved 2015-03-21.