Come join us at the Kentucky Derby Museum December 4th, 2014 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for the Legends Series with Fred Minnick official Bourbon Authority for the Kentucky Derby Museum.

Over the years, a few men have emerged as the makers
of this distinctly American product we Kentuckians love. Now you can meet these legends and enjoy the fruits of their labor
in an intimate setting.

Master Distiller James C. Russell, or Jimmy to anyone who has ever shaken his hand, has been making bourbon in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky at the Austin, Nichols Distillery for 54 years. Growing up just five miles from the distillery, Jimmy followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, learning time-honored traditions and techniques uniquely suited to the heart of bourbon country. He trained under Bill Hughes, Wild Turkey® Bourbon's second master distiller, and Ernest W. Ripy, Jr., the son of the original owners. It's a small community of men who have mastered bourbon, and within this brotherhood, Jimmy Russell has gained a reputation as "the master distillers' master distiller." From the first selection of grains through the entire distillation and aging process, he has fused experience and wisdom to create the finest examples of America's spirit.

This is an excerpt from a longer video, produced and provided by Wild Turkey. Used by the Kentucky Derby Museum with permission.

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