Dubbed the “Buddha of Bourbon” by his industry peers, Hall of Fame Master Distiller Jimmy Russell has been making whiskey at the Wild Turkey Distillery for an astounding 64 years and is the longest-tenured, active spirits Master Distiller in the world.  With more than 36 years of experience, Hall of Fame Master Distiller Eddie Russell also knows a thing or two about Bourbon.  As son of legendary Master Distiller Jimmy Russell, and the third generation Russell to work at the Wild Turkey Distillery, Eddie is of an unmatched pedigree in the Bourbon industry.  Like his father, Eddie is involved through the entire distillation and aging process of Wild Turkey Bourbon, ensuring every bottle meets the exacting whiskey standards set forth by their predecessors.