Jimmy: The Man Behind the Bourbon

[@plev10]

Just an amazing person. I went to Kentucky for the first time last Fall. I was at the end of my trip and stopped at the Wild Turkey distillery. They were only open a few days because of Covid, but I noticed the Visitors Center was open. I went in and who's sitting at the door but Mr. Jimmy himself. I still can't believe I had the honor of meeting one of my heroes. He's everything people say he is - and more. Thank you for making this world a much more enjoyable place!

[@truthseeker3977]

He said..."one of his heroes". You jealous? Every person has people they admire. Nothing wrong with that.

[@TheWhiskyExplorer]

Wild Turkey 101 remains, imho, the best bang-for-buck bourbon on the market. Punches well above the price point. I enjoy each and every dram of it. Thanks Jimmy & WT!

[@josiahquincy2744]

Indeed ... the 81 proof also kicks ass over higher priced bourbon ... mr russell a gatekeeper for the nectar of the gods

[@johng5710]

Rare Breed is even a better bang for your buck in my opinion

[@flymiller69]

I had the honor of meeting Mr "Jimmy" Russell on June 5th. He signed a bottle of Wild Turkey for me. Truly, a remarkable man. Thank you Mr. Russell.

[@Sowbert]

it has taken me 40 years to realise how good bourbon is . I'm 43 now loving bourbon and making up for lost time , God bless America from the UK

[@ClaimhSolaris]

"That's how I want it to be: I wake up in the morning, go to work, and when it's time to leave, I'll just walk out." Boy if that didn't jerk a tear :'(

[@caddis4801]

Jimmy, I am 61 years old and have been enjoying Wild Turkey 101 since I turned 21. To me, there is no other Bourbon. As each of my 4 children turned 21, we had a shot of 101 with each. My youngest is now 28 and she regularly will have a shot or 2 with her dad. Sir, you create magic!

[@jimmyanderson1823]

I'm really glad a buddy of mine told me one day to try wild turkey 101 and I did it's truly the only bourbon I drink got a bottle beside me now I'm sippin' on thanks Jimmy Russell and God bless !!!

[@devildoctim]

It's a spirit that really punches above its weight class

[@Daniel-tl7ex]

Jimmy Russell, not a lot of human beeings became the status of a true legend! You are one of them................ I salute you!

[@corvidcee]

Much love Jimmy from Australia and all the Turkey drinkers here! Thanks Mate!

[@mitchtrubisky999]

you know you are a g when the owner from a rival company and talks about you and says nothing but good things about you

[@markart157]

true thing

[@thejordanbrooks4893]

@@markart157 true thug*

[@adamferguson3115]

All master distillers are friends they would help any of them if something broke or something.

[@oseascun5969]

@@thejordanbrooks4893 Xgduuuxuu

[@TheGrafton12]

@@adamferguson3115 Apparently in this field, it's a rare kinship that the Bourbon companies enjoy where they help each other succeed in an atmosphere of Friendship.

[@karstenschroeder998]

Greetings from Germany. Wild Turkey brought me to Bourbon. I love it. Thank you.🥃

[@billyrowe0064]

Oh this is cool! The guy behind Russell's Reserve. It was my first 'good' bottle of bourbon that wasn't just Jack Daniel's and probably the best bottle I've had for the price, age, notes, and overall quality. It was always that bottle I could always go to.

[@OhioFarmerJake]

I briefly met Jimmy a few years ago at the distillery gift shop. I had no idea who he was at the time, but he had such a powerful presence and I'll never forget meeting him.

[@luissanjuan1072]

Jimmy Russell's is the man! Awesome bourbon he know his stuff great man thank you for giving all Americans for giving us wild turkey !!

[@hotnet4488]

The best drink money can buy, I have been hooked for years. Thanks Jimmy.

[@EURIPODES]

I love Wild Turkey. It's my rare "special treat" after an unusually hard days work or to celebrate the best of occasions. Thanks Jimmy.

[@scotthammond3105]

I have over 100 bottles of whiskey/whisky...scotch, bourbon, rye and a few blends. Wild Turkey is amazing and one of my favorite "go to's". 101 bourbon or rye, Russell's, Rare Breed...you can't go wrong with any of them. Great video! Cheers to Mr. Russell, his family and distillery team from Scott Hammond from Niles, Illinois.

[@reddhead2948]

I agree 100%

[@JefferyAHoward]

Scott Hammond- Well said sir. I do agree. Great bourbon and a wonderful place to visit.

[@summerbreenichols6509]

Best drink in the world America Bourbon doesn’t get any better

[@faust451]

Beautiful video. Thank you to Jimmy, Booker, Parker, and Elmer for keeping bourbon ready for the resurgence we are seeing today.

[@chadwallace3598]

I’m proud to say wild turkey is my favorite bourbon. And after learning more and more about jimmy, it just makes me even more. Proud. Thank you jimmy.

[@bradschwamberger1217]

Jimmy is a master. I love his rye, if you have never had it, try it. When a friend of mine died a couple of years ago, we toasted him with a bottle of Russell Rye. Every time I drink a Wild Turkey product I thank you Mr. Russell. Thank you for hanging in there durning the tough times and coming through to the other side.

[@lightsout176]

I love every bit of this bourbon and I think my ancestors would have too, and that’s very important to me.

[@robbnagle]

We've met Jimmy several times doing tours, and he is always the Best representative any distillery could want. Truly a sweet, cool, sharp guy and so personable!! God Bless You Jimmy!

[@Daniel-tl7ex]

The BOURBON GOD ! I am more than impressed, not just about this work but also about this great personality.

[@lkthomashk]

Wild Turkey is the best bourbon whisky I ever had, if I spot any of this brand I will certain buy one.

[@lockguy2652]

Incredible, this world is a better place with good ol'boy's like Mr.Russell. We need more like him. Having met Bruce, I already feel closer. It looks like it is going to be a WT kinda night. Thank you sir for all you do. God Bless....

[@billscannell93]

There is something magical about Wild Turkey, for sure...

[@joeboo1983]

Amazing. Not giving into pressure and staying true. Jack Daniel’s dropped there proof well Wild Turkey have stayed true. The 101 is a great value and excellet bourbon. Can’t wait to try some more of this companies amazing offerings.

[@davyleisure9469]

I'm sipping on a Russell reserve 10 year old as I'm watching this. GOD Bless your soul Jimmy Russell!

[@hatchetjackphillips]

101 Has always been my go to!!

[@YUCAYEQUE]

I just picked up the Russell reserve 10 year prior to watching this video. Now I can put two and two together. What an amazing steadfast individual. God bless him

[@dezertXer]

jimmy for president

[@markart157]

I'm sipping some Wild Turkey 101 and watching this cute humble passionate man who dedicated his life for this amazing bourbon. It gave me tears :(

[@chrisgerber6281]

Great testimony to what seems to be a local legend. Looking forward to finding a bottle in Europe and see what this is all about!

[@brentparks3669]

If you do, get the 101 and don’t look back as it will change you.

[@drewfogle]

Absolutely brilliant! This is so well made, and inspiring. Thank you for this video!

[@mickeymccauley5276]

A true national treasure

[@JefferyAHoward]

Amazing video! Beautiful story! Great bourbon! Huge thumbs up for Wild Turkey!

[@shirleyrichards6319]

I do love Wild Turkey, for medical reasons I cut back on brown liquor BUT Wild Turkey stands up above all others. It is the drink. Straight or with ice. ..it is the "kick off your shoes, kick back and say awww and you know you are finally home.

[@una.mas.y.a.funcionar]

Un bourbon colosal, que bueno saber que el genio sigue haciendo magia.

[@NikudemusProductions]

Must be an amazing feeling once you got your dream going &a you can just sit back and reap the fruits of your labor . Work is option but you want too !!!!

[@michaelw7722]

Greets from Germany! Love your Whiskey. Sad that the most people in europe know only JD or JB.

[@karstenschroeder998]

Oh wie wahr...

[@Panopticon52]

Rare Breed is nectar of the gods to me.

[@NothingMaster]

A true American legend; the gatekeeper of the nectar of the gods. And a dang decent human being, too.

[@damiandrag8177]

A great man would love to meet him 🙏👌

[@Trev.S]

Love this stuff. It was the last whiskey my father ever took a sip of

[@80Demitri]

Fantastic story....love me some Wild Turkey!!!!

[@hoobeydoobey1267]

Let him know I have drank his bourbon since 78 when first introduced to it. Never saw a need to deviate. Nothing came close. Today in 2023, I type this as I enjoy his Rare Breed. It's exceptional and so smooth. Girls want rock stars to autograph their chest, I want Jimmy.

[@MichaelDelvalle-nt4gp]

just cracked open a new bottle of 101 hell yes

[@timwest5518]

Jimmy you are the best ....

[@PupilloSam]

Under the Wild Turkey brand, they have had to do what they needed for the market and its trends. But under the Russell's title they have been honoring the tradition of what the true character of Bourbon is. Thank you good man!

[@clintcannon1902]

Enjoying this film with a glass of 10yo Russell's Reserve. I'd be honored to talk with, and learn from, Mr. Russell.

[@Akerfeldt77]

God bless Jimmy Russell.

[@martz0r]

I always enjoy trying new bourbons and I picked up a bottle of Russell's Reserve for the first time last night. I also enjoy the history behind the different brands and this video was great! The bourbon is too.

[@curanderoverde]

101 is the best stuff around especially for the price

[@LaydenRobinson]

These #Bourbon Stories are Friggin EPIC!

[@newwave1343]

I recently turned 21so I am new to the whole bourbon world but wild turkey has taken #1 spot for me in its shelf class no question, even now in 2023 just finding out about wild turkey and the man himself, jimmy. I can say that his figure and being a overall great human being is what will have me always having a soft spot for wild turkey, JIMMY YOU ARE THE MAN!

[@ChicagoMike85]

I just tried the wild Turkey 101. Wow... I can’t believe I got this for 22$ this is easily in the tops of my bourbons

[@jimrhodes7497]

Sippin some 101 right now

[@peterturner5618]

I drink Wild Turkey because for years we do a blind whiskey test at deer camp each year. We had all kinds of whiskey even Payy Van Winkle. Wild Turkey 101 won every single year for the six years I was there. Plus it was my Dad's favorite whiskey.

[@shuralmehki]

My heart got heavy when Beam partnered with Suntory, but I know they did it for larger distribution. Let's pray Wild Turkey stays in the family.

[@ErikWellbrock]

Great bourbon

[@UnlimitedSithLordTCG]

Who are the 54 soulless people that disliked this

[@politicsuncensored5617]

Religious nutjobs. Shalom

[@bradrozzini4791]

Really enjoyed this.

[@slapneck77]

It's sad to me that the likes aren't higher on this video, just the principal and values makes me want to drink more wild turkey!I also happen to love Wild Turkey! So I am in fact biased 🤣

[@vennispollock8549]

talked to Jimmy Russell one time he is a great man..

[@josiahquincy2744]

Even heart and good air flow Jimmy

[@systemtrend3194]

Jimmy is a god.

[@RebelRouser475]

Legend

[@EpiclyCrazyy]

American Legend.

[@andymattson]

JIMMY Russell is great guy

[@lassekarlsson5385]

getting my first ever 101 today

[@SabaDhutt]

You got one more customer today, Wild Turkey.

[@RoadTacos1611]

Would you say Jimmy's advice is barrel proof?

[@SAPierce]

I too love Wild Turkey 101 and Rare Breed! But I saw something yesterday that shook me to my core… WT 101 in a plastic bottle! What manner of BS is that? Jimmy Russell you know better than that!

[@andymattson]

Jimmy Russry he brewed whisky thebest

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

At some places the head distiller (some of them just don't merit the supreme superlative of "master," at least not yet) changes every five or 10 years. Jimmy Russell was around for *decades* . And while Wild Turkey isn't my favorite, it's one of my favorites. Take Jimmy Russell out of it, and that might not be the case.

[@andrewklahold2880]

Personally i like Tennessee rye

[@shuralmehki]

Jimmy calls it Ancient Age instead of Buffalo Trace, so I think I'll call it Ancient Age.

[@ziggyc4474]

Is he the owner ?

[@MatthewDayii]

Have you tried Beam's 2014 Distiller's Masterpiece? If so, what do you think?

[@QuayDawgg]

If you disliked this video, then there is something truly wrong with you. Cheers Jimmy!

[@A-DUBCLUB]

u said.. who would come to work the same job for 62 years. well the perfect answer would be.. the guy who gets to reap tens of millions of dollars every month the guy who owns it! lol

[@MrSeniorify]

Aye I live next to Anderson county

[@1adamscho]

If I worked at wt I’d work there till my coffin gets nailed closed

[@dillon5741]

There is just something American as fuck about that story

[@NikudemusProductions]

By the way never try a wild turkey enema !

[@MegaJohnhammond]

here's a quarter, go downtown and have a rat gnaw that thing off your face

[@michaelm7116]

101

[@unclelarry9138]

Too bad all that great whisky gets chill filtered.

[@bradenwoods5954]

I don’t think I saw a single person of color in this video I’m curious as to why that is