Bold Bourbon. Three Generations. Minutes from Your Door.
Wild Turkey is one of the most storied names in American bourbon — home to the legendary Russell family, whose three generations have shaped the distillery and the industry itself. Jimmy Russell has been making bourbon at Wild Turkey since 1954. His son Eddie became co-Master Distiller in 2015. Eddie’s son Bruce is now Associate Master Blender, the third generation to work the same rickhouses. That story alone is worth the drive!
Proximity & drive times
Wild Turkey sits in Lawrenceburg alongside Four Roses Distillery — less than 20 minutes apart on the same stretch of road. From The Bourb Inn, you can visit both in a single afternoon.
- The Bourb Inn to Wild Turkey Distillery: 19 miles · 34 minutes
- The Bourb Inn to Four Roses Distillery: 22 miles · 35 minutes
- The Bourb Inn to Lawrenceburg, KY: ~16 miles · ~28 minutes
- The Bourb Inn to Buffalo Trace (Frankfort): 16 miles · 27 minutes
- The Bourb Inn to Woodford Reserve (Versailles): 22 miles · 34 minutes
Steve’s expert tips for Wild Turkey visitors
As a certified Executive Bourbon Steward with personal relationships at 30+ distilleries, Steve knows Wild Turkey and the Lawrenceburg corridor inside and out. Here is how to make the most of your visit:
- The Lawrenceburg double-header
Wild Turkey and Four Roses are less than 20 minutes apart; you won’t feel rushed experiencing both in one day.
- Know your tour options before you book
Wild Turkey offers four distinct experiences at the Jimmy Russell Wild Turkey Experience: the Distillery Tour ($25, 75 min, includes rickhouse visit and guided flight tasting), the Born from the Barrel Russell’s Reserve Immersion Tour ($65, rickhouse-focused with a Russell’s Reserve tasting), a Wild Turkey Premium Bourbon Tasting ($45, 30 min), and the Russell’s Reserve Connoisseur Whiskey Tasting ($45, 30 min). Steve recommends booking online before arrival — tours fill up, especially on weekends.
Why The Bourb Inn beats a Lawrenceburg hotel
Why split your group across hotel rooms in Frankfort or Louisville when you can have a 32-acre private estate 25 minutes from Wild Turkey — for less per person?
- The Private Bar: Continue your Wild Turkey tasting at our professional in-house bar.
- The Fire Pit: Share your finds of the day with your group under the stars.
- Group Capacity: We sleep up to 10 guests, making us the #1 choice for bourbon hunting groups.