{"product_id":"wild-turkey-masters-keep-beacon","title":"Wild Turkey Master's Keep \"Beacon\" Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Final Master's Keep Series Release, 16+10 Year Blend, 118 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Camp Nelson Crimson: #8b0000 | Russell Gold: #d4af37 | Rickhouse Amber: #cb6d21 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #8b0000; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box: Gradient representing the 16yr\/10yr generational bridge *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #3e0000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #8b0000; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #d4af37; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE GENERATIONAL BEACON --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eWild Turkey Master's Keep \"Beacon\"\u003c\/span\u003e is the monumental tenth and final release in the celebrated Master's Keep series. Launched in 2015 by Master Distiller Eddie Russell, this decade-long program has brought the distillery's deepest and most aged rickhouse inventories to the global market. Beacon serves as the structural conclusion to one of the most consequential limited-release programs in modern American whiskey, specifically celebrating the generational transition between the second and third generations of Russell family distillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE ARCHITECTURE OF ERAS) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBeacon is defined by its unique composition, blending two distinct production eras and bearing the historic dual signatures of Eddie and Bruce Russell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 16-Year Pillar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled pre-2009 at the original Wild Turkey facility by Eddie Russell, contributing deep aged-oak complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 10-Year Pillar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled in 2015 at the new facility by Bruce Russell under Jimmy Russell’s supervision, providing bright primary fruit character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Maximum Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled at 118 proof (59% ABV), the highest proof ever featured in the Master's Keep series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamp Nelson Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both components were aged in select rickhouses at Wild Turkey’s famous Camp Nelson satellite facility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark fruit and cherry followed by honey, vanilla, and cola. Developing layers of seasoned humidor, toffee, aged oak, and barrel-aged orange creamsicle emerge with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with substantial textural concentration. A front of caramelized sugar and toffee transitions into mid-palate notes of tea, warm baking spice, and integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming. A signature closing of lingering aged oak, soft leather, and complex barrel-derived notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #d4af37;\"\u003eCollector Positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eBeacon is structurally significant as the final target for collectors completing the full 2015–2025 Master's Keep vertical. Its unique dual-Russell signature distinguishes it as a one-of-a-kind trophy within the series' history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d4af37; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that serves as the definitive bridge between the original distillery and the new Russell generation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWild Turkey (Lawrenceburg, KY)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Limited Final Release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease 10 of 10 (Master's Keep Final)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend of 16-Year and 10-Year Bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118 Proof \/ 59% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Master's Keep Beacon represents the final acquisition for the 10-bottle limited-edition program. Among Wild Turkey releases, it sits alongside elite bottlings like the Russell's Reserve 15 and 13 Year Batch Proof expressions. Every bottle offered here includes the intact original presentation packaging, essential for maintaining the full value of the Master's Keep vertical. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound 16-year integration and the highest proof in the series, enjoy this bourbon \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 118 proof, it tolerates a few drops of water to unlock deeper fruit and baking spice character without losing its structural foundation. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003epremium cigars, dark chocolate, dried fruit, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Turkey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44766415388706,"sku":null,"price":649.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/image2_d6859c5d-2153-476e-a9f1-a25250fd845b.jpg?v=1779917245","url":"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/wild-turkey-masters-keep-beacon","provider":"Midnight Whiskey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}