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Wild Turkey, the Official Bourbon of this year’s Old Fashioned Week taking place from November 2nd – 11th, is paying homage to this classic tipple. with a full schedule of interactive events and activities. Wild Turkey is inviting Old Fashioned Week festival-goers to soak up the sights, sounds and flavours of real Kentucky, the home of the legendary distillery. The original Old Fashioned is made with bourbon, and due to its high rye content, rich and bold taste, Wild Turkey 101 is the ideal base. Fans – new and old – can immerse themselves in guided cocktail tours, interactive hunts, competitions and a whole lot of bourbon drinking.

Old Fashioned Week 2017: Take a 101 Wild Turkey Guided Tour 

The Lowdown: The Old Fashioned is a cocktail with history; over 130 years old and still going strong. Let Wild Turkey lead the way with immersive 101 Wild Turkey Guided Tours bringing this bourbon tipple to life. Follow the animated tour guide around three secret bars making the best Wild Turkey 101 Old Fashioneds London has to offer; from speakeasies and trend-setting haunts to high-end establishments. Meet some of the faces mixing up the best drinks in the capital, learn the history behind Wild Turkey‘s Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell, the world’s only active father/son duo with just shy of 100 years of bourbon making experience between them, and take in tips and tricks to make the perfect Wild Turkey 101 Old Fashioned at home.

Price: For more information and to purchase tickets, see here

Where: Multiple locations across London

Old Fashioned Week 2017: Freshen Up With A Wild Turkey 101 Old Fashioned At Murdock

The Lowdown: Evolved, established and discerning defines both the drinker and the drink. Joining forces to celebrate Old Fashioned Week with Wild Turkey is Murdock London, grooming specialists for gentlemen of good taste. On Saturday (4th November), visit Murdock London Soho to enjoy an expert wet-shave, beard trim or haircut and relax with a complimentary Wild Turkey 101 Old Fashioned. They say a good barber is a man’s best friend, and what better way to celebrate a friendship than with a perfectly stirred Wild Turkey 101 Old Fashioned.

Price: To book, please contact Murdock: 0203 393 7946

Where: 83 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F 9ZN

Old Fashioned Week 2017: Real Kentucky Takes Over London at the Ten Bells


The Lowdown: Complete your Old Fashioned Week with a Taste of Real Kentucky first floor takeover at Ten Bells on Friday (10th November). For just £10 per person, enjoy two Old Fashioneds from the Wild Turkey Piano Bar accompanied by that sweet, sweet bluegrass being played live throughout the evening. Drop by the Old Fashioned Station to try your hand at mixing the classic serve, perfect your skill and win some prizes. Enjoy a selection of dishes from real Kentucky alongside £5 Old Fashioneds. Choose from the classic or mix it up with any of the three special Ten Bells twisted Wild Turkey 101 Old Fashioneds.

Price: Taste of Real Kentucky at Ten Bells costs £10pp and includes two Old Fashioneds. Book tickets here:

Where: 84 Commercial St, Spitalfields, London E1 6LY

Old Fashioned Week 2017: Join The 101 Wild Turkey Hunt For A Chance Win A Trip To Kentucky

The Lowdown: Can’t get enough of the Bluegrass state? Join The 101 Wild Turkey Hunt for your chance to win a trip to the home of Wild Turkey. Tour the distillery and if you’re lucky, even meet the legendary faces behind the bourbon including Jimmy and Eddie Russell. To be in with a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the state of Kentucky, simply visit the participating bars, and why not grab a Wild Turkey 101 Old Fashioned along the way.

Participating bars will be handing out The Turkey Hunt books inviting guests to try the various twists on the famous cocktail all made using Wild Turkey 101 at the different locations. On the hunt, follow the Turkey trail to learn the history behind the family run distillery and why Wild Turkey 101 is the perfect base for the classic cocktail with its high rye content, all while gathering turkeys along the way.

Price: For more information and to purchase tickets, see here

Where: Multiple locations across London