Wild Turkey Distilling Co. introduced the ultimate launch in its legendary Grasp’s Hold assortment: Grasp’s Hold Beacon.
Capping off a decade of boundary-pushing American Whiskey, this ultimate chapter is a daring tribute to the distillery’s storied heritage whereas shining a lightweight on the highway forward, the corporate says. Crafted by Grasp Distiller Eddie Russell and Affiliate Grasp Blender Bruce Russell, this limited-edition 118-proof launch is a mix of two distinct, hand-selected bourbons out there at choose retailers globally.
Grasp’s Hold Beacon is a mix of 10- and 16-year-old bourbons, every hand-selected to mirror key moments within the distillery’s historical past, it says. Eddie Russell’s choice, a 16-year-old bourbon distilled between 2007 and 2008, was pulled from a number of the final remaining barrels laid down within the authentic Wild Turkey distillery the place he first honed his craft, simply earlier than the distillery’s main growth in 2011, it notes. In the meantime, Bruce Russell’s 10-year-old choice, distilled in 2015, is among the many first he produced alongside his father and grandfather, Corridor of Fame Grasp Distiller Jimmy Russell, when he joined the household enterprise.
Relationship again to 2015, the Grasp’s Hold sequence was initially the brainchild of Eddie Russell, providing a devoted assortment to discover new expressions past Wild Turkey’s iconic core lineup, based on the corporate. For the ultimate chapter, father son duo Eddie and Bruce drew on a long time of shared whiskey-making experience to craft a launch that each honors the sequence’ legacy and stands as its crowning achievement, it says.
This sought-after assortment consists of 10 international releases since its inception: 17 12 months (2015), A long time (2016), Revival (2018), Cornerstone (2019), Bottled in Bond (2020), One (2021), Unforgotten (2022), Voyage (2023) and Triumph (2024).
“After we set out 10 years in the past to launch the Grasp’s Hold sequence, we knew we had one thing particular, however I by no means imagined the journey it could take us on,” stated Wild Turkey Grasp Distiller Eddie Russell, in a press release. “Our first launch was probably the most distinctive whiskey we’d ever launched, and with every expression since we’ve been in a position to share a number of the rarest whiskies in our rickhouses, all whereas staying true to who we’re as Wild Turkey. Wanting again a decade later I’m very happy with what we’ve created to this point and searching ahead to what’s subsequent.”
Affiliate Grasp Blender Bruce Russell added: “Since becoming a member of the distillery, I’ve watched my dad craft some unbelievable bourbons as a part of the Grasp’s Hold lineup, all rooted within the rules and dedication to daring taste established by my granddad. This ultimate launch feels particularly significant, as the primary Grasp’s Hold with my signature on the bottle and made utilizing bourbon I helped create throughout a few of my earliest days on the distillery. I’m proud to go away my mark on this iconic assortment with a bourbon that represents a significant chapter in my very own journey and paves the best way for the highway forward.”
An aroma of darkish fruit and cherry is adopted by honey, vanilla and cola within the ultimate launch within the Grasp’s Hold sequence, the corporate notes. Candy notes of caramelized sugar, toffee and tea with heat baking spice are capped off with a protracted, warming end with notes of mature oak and leather-based, it says.
Grasp’s Hold Beacon is out there globally in restricted portions for a urged retail value of $300 a bottle.
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