How Wild Turkey Got Its Unusual Name

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How Wild Turkey Got Its Unusual Name

Wild Turkey is one of the most recognizable names in bourbon today. With a long and storied history, the brand’s origins can be traced all the way back to 1869. However, it was not until 1940, thanks to a fateful hunting trip, that the bourbon was given its unusual name. So, how did the bourbon produced by the Ripy brothers come to be known as ‘Wild Turkey’? And how has the brand cemented itself in bourbon history and culture in just 85 years? L…