"Introduced in 2011, Wild Turkey 81 Proof was created by Associate Master Distiller Eddie Russell. For a spicy kick, Eddie uses the Wild Turkey famous high-rye mash bill. He then ages the whiskey for 6-8 years, longer than any other whiskey in this 'weight class', in hand-selected American oak barrels with the famous #4 'alligator char' to get the most flavor from each barrel." —producer