Overview
A luxury 'dusty' bourbon release featuring a 12-year-old expression of Wild Turkey's famous 101-proof whiskey.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Wild Turkey 12-Year-Old 101 Proof Crystal Decanter in Original Presentation Chest
Photo reference
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Story
During the early 1980s, the bourbon industry was navigating a 'whiskey glut' where aged stock was plentiful but consumer interest was low, prompting distilleries to create increasingly lavish packaging to capture the premium market.
Maker / Origin
Austin, Nichols & Co. was a prominent New York grocery wholesaler that eventually became the sole owner of the Wild Turkey brand, transforming it from a private label into a global powerhouse.
Condition & Value
The wooden chest shows minor surface scuffing and wear to the finish consistent with 40 years of storage. Value in the 'dusty bourbon' market is driven by the age of the liquid and the completeness of the set.
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