The Story
The fourth release in Wild Turkey's Master's Keep series. A high-rye Kentucky straight rye whiskey with cascading honey, baked apple, and a long spiced oak finish.
Wild Turkey's Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye is the distillery's premium rye statement — Eddie Russell's selection of aged rye whiskey that demonstrates what Wild Turkey's grain character and Kentucky climate produce when rye is given the time it deserves. As the fourth release in the Master's Keep series, Cornerstone marked Wild Turkey's most serious foray into the premium rye category.
The result is a rye that leans into Wild Turkey's house character: bold, warm, and structured, but with the honey and baked fruit notes that extended maturation develops in high-quality rye grain. It works equally well neat or over ice — one of the more versatile expressions in the Master's Keep lineup.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Rich amber with warm copper highlights.
- Aroma: Vanilla, black pepper, and toasted rye — classic Wild Turkey structure with an inviting warmth.
- Palate: Cascading honey and baked apple up front, transitioning into warm rye spice, vanilla, and a structured oak backbone.
- Finish: Long and lingering — spice and oak fading into a clean, dry rye close.
Specs
- Distillery: Wild Turkey, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
- Size: 750ml
- Release: Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye — 4th Edition
Explore the full Wild Turkey collection or browse all rye whiskey at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye compare to Wild Turkey's standard rye? Wild Turkey Rye 101 is an 81% rye mashbill at 101 proof — a well-regarded everyday rye. Cornerstone is aged longer and selected from the top of the distillery's rye barrel program, producing a significantly more complex expression with greater honey, fruit, and oak development.
- Is this rye suitable for cocktails? It can be used in cocktails, but the age and quality make it more rewarding neat or over a single large ice cube. For mixing, Wild Turkey Rye 101 is the more practical choice. Cornerstone deserves to be tasted on its own terms first.
- How does Cornerstone Rye fit into the Master's Keep series? The Master's Keep series includes Decades (blended 10–20 year bourbon), Revival (oloroso sherry cask finish), Bottled-in-Bond, and Cornerstone Rye. Each edition represents a distinct expression of Wild Turkey's capability at the premium level — Cornerstone is the rye statement in an otherwise bourbon-focused lineup.
- Is Wild Turkey Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye a limited release? Yes — Master's Keep releases are annual or limited editions and not standard ongoing expressions. Stock is finite and not guaranteed to be restocked.
Description
The fourth release in Wild Turkey's Master's Keep series. A high-rye Kentucky straight rye whiskey with cascading honey, baked apple, and a long spiced oak finish.
Wild Turkey's Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye is the distillery's premium rye statement — Eddie Russell's selection of aged rye whiskey that demonstrates what Wild Turkey's grain character and Kentucky climate produce when rye is given the time it deserves. As the fourth release in the Master's Keep series, Cornerstone marked Wild Turkey's most serious foray into the premium rye category.
The result is a rye that leans into Wild Turkey's house character: bold, warm, and structured, but with the honey and baked fruit notes that extended maturation develops in high-quality rye grain. It works equally well neat or over ice — one of the more versatile expressions in the Master's Keep lineup.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Rich amber with warm copper highlights.
- Aroma: Vanilla, black pepper, and toasted rye — classic Wild Turkey structure with an inviting warmth.
- Palate: Cascading honey and baked apple up front, transitioning into warm rye spice, vanilla, and a structured oak backbone.
- Finish: Long and lingering — spice and oak fading into a clean, dry rye close.
Specs
- Distillery: Wild Turkey, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
- Size: 750ml
- Release: Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye — 4th Edition
Explore the full Wild Turkey collection or browse all rye whiskey at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye compare to Wild Turkey's standard rye? Wild Turkey Rye 101 is an 81% rye mashbill at 101 proof — a well-regarded everyday rye. Cornerstone is aged longer and selected from the top of the distillery's rye barrel program, producing a significantly more complex expression with greater honey, fruit, and oak development.
- Is this rye suitable for cocktails? It can be used in cocktails, but the age and quality make it more rewarding neat or over a single large ice cube. For mixing, Wild Turkey Rye 101 is the more practical choice. Cornerstone deserves to be tasted on its own terms first.
- How does Cornerstone Rye fit into the Master's Keep series? The Master's Keep series includes Decades (blended 10–20 year bourbon), Revival (oloroso sherry cask finish), Bottled-in-Bond, and Cornerstone Rye. Each edition represents a distinct expression of Wild Turkey's capability at the premium level — Cornerstone is the rye statement in an otherwise bourbon-focused lineup.
- Is Wild Turkey Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye a limited release? Yes — Master's Keep releases are annual or limited editions and not standard ongoing expressions. Stock is finite and not guaranteed to be restocked.
