Wild Turkey has introduced a premium new limited-edition bourbon series, the Austin Nichols Archives Collection, inspired by some of the distillery’s most iconic vintage releases, giving whiskey enthusiasts and collectors something truly special to watch.
A Tribute to a Legendary Bourbon Era
The inaugural release, Gold Foil Edition, is a 16-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 120 proof, created to capture the rich profile of Wild Turkey’s sought-after vintage expressions from the 1980s and 1990s, popularly known among bourbon fans as the “Cheesy Gold Foil”
The launch pays homage to the whiskey industry’s historic “Glut Era,” a period when ageing inventories resulted in older whiskies being blended into standard releases, producing deeper, oak-forward flavour profiles that remain highly admired today.
Crafted for Collectors and Bourbon Enthusiasts
This non-chill-filtered bourbon has been aged for 16 years and developed using carefully selected barrels from Wild Turkey’s Camp Nelson F, D, and E rickhouses.
According to the brand, the bourbon offers a rich and layered tasting experience with notes of dark fruit, mature oak, cherry cola, clove, dark honey, brown sugar, leather, and peppery spice, making it a premium sip for serious whiskey lovers.
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Premium Packaging and Limited Release
Adding to its collector appeal, Wild Turkey has designed the packaging with a heritage-inspired vintage look, featuring classic hunting-scene artwork and gold-foil detailing, a nod to the original iconic release.
The Austin Nichols Archives Gold Foil Edition will be available in limited quantities across select markets with a suggested retail price of $400, reinforcing its position as a premium and exclusive bourbon launch.
With this new collection, Wild Turkey continues to celebrate its deep-rooted heritage while offering bourbon enthusiasts a rare blend of craftsmanship, nostalgia, and exclusivity.
