WHO: Longest consistent Master Distiller in the world, Jimmy Russell
Wild Turkey Associate Master Distiller, Eddie Russell
WHAT: On Friday, February 13, City Winery Nashville will host a Wild Turkey Whiskey Tasting and Bottle signing*** with father and son, Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell. The event will feature all nine Wild Turkey and Russell’s Reserve whiskeys for tasting and the opportunity to get your bottle or memorabilia signed by the Russells—an excellent last minute Valentine’s gift for whiskey-lovers!
The longtime distillers will also speak about their journey and experience making Wild Turkey whiskey. City Winery Nashville’s Beverage Director, David Mensch, will give a cocktail demonstration featuring Wild Turkey Rare Breed.
WHEN: Friday, February 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette Street, Nashville
***Due to state laws, bottles of whiskey will not be sold at this event so guests are encouraged to bring their own bottle to be signed by the Master Distillers. Wild Turkey swag will also be given to attendees.
Tickets are on sale at http://www.citywinery.com/nashville/tickets.html. For more information on the event please the following link.
About Jimmy Russell:
Master Distiller James C. Russell, or Jimmy to anyone who has ever shaken his hand, has been making bourbon in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky at the Austin, Nichols Distillery for 54 years. Growing up just five miles from the distillery, Jimmy followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, learning time-honored traditions and techniques uniquely suited to the heart of bourbon country. He trained under Bill Hughes, Wild Turkey® Bourbon’s second master distiller, and Ernest W. Ripy, Jr., the son of the original owners. It’s a small community of men who have mastered bourbon, and within this brotherhood, Jimmy Russell has gained a reputation as “the master distillers’ master distiller.” From the first selection of grains through the entire distillation and aging process, he has fused experience and wisdom to create the finest examples of America’s spirit.
About Eddie Russell:
With 27 years of experience, Edward Freeman Russell knows a thing or two about bourbon. As the son of renowned master distiller, Jimmy Russell, and the fourth generation Russell to work at the Austin Nichols distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Eddie Russell is of an unmatched pedigree in the bourbon industry. After two decades in the business, he assumed the position of Manager of Barrel Maturation and Warehousing. In this role, he collaborated with his father to create “Russell’s Reserve,” the award-winning, 10-year old small-batch bourbon that serves as testimony to the family’s heritage of distilling craftsmanship and tradition. Eddie Russell was recently promoted to Associate Distiller, where he will work even closer with Jimmy to ensure the continuation of the quality, taste and genuine spirit of Wild Turkey® Bourbon.
About City Winery:
City Winery, founded in 2008, strives to deliver the highest-end combined culinary and cultural experience to urban wine enthusiasts. They are a unique facility located in several cities in the US including New York, Chicago, Napa and Nashville. The brand combines a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private-events and fine dining. City Winery has created a compelling mix for their sophisticated clientele of foodies, and active cultural patrons bringing the wine country experience to the heart of large cities. Open since October of last year, City Winery Nashville has attracted some of music’s most iconic performers such as Lucinda Williams, Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson, each artist able truly connect with the audience in an intimate setting.
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