Wild Turkey Distillery Tour High Above the Kentucky River
A Lawrenceburg visit with river views, the Russell family's bourbon and a driver for the day.
Wild Turkey sits on a hill above the Kentucky River at the edge of Lawrenceburg, and its visitor center was built to take in the view. The bourbon is tied to the Russell family: Jimmy Russell joined the distillery in 1954, his son Eddie is master distiller today, and Eddie's son Bruce works alongside him.
It is a good stop for anyone who likes their bourbon bold, and it sits about ten minutes from Four Roses, so the two make an easy pair.
Wild Turkey · FAQ Good to Know
About an hour. Wild Turkey is at the edge of Lawrenceburg near the Kentucky River, east of Louisville.
Jimmy Russell joined Wild Turkey in 1954 and is one of the longest-serving master distillers in bourbon. His son Eddie is master distiller today, and Eddie's son Bruce works alongside him.
Four Roses is about ten minutes away and Buffalo Trace is about half an hour in Frankfort. Lunch in Lawrenceburg or Frankfort fits between them.
Yes. The visitor center looks out over the Kentucky River valley, so it is worth a few extra minutes outside before or after the tour.
Madeline & Mose is an independent Louisville concierge. Tours at Wild Turkey are run and priced by the distillery under its own policies; we reserve them for you and plan the day around them. Wild Turkey is a trademark of its owner.