Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon
Russell's Reserve · Wild Turkey Distillery
This is mature, no-nonsense bourbon that rewards patience both in the glass and in the warehouse. Eddie and Jimmy Russell's hands-off philosophy shines here — the barrel did the talking. At 110 proof it stands up to ice or a splash of water without losing character.
Nose
A bold wave of caramel and charred oak opens the nose, followed by dried cherry and baking spice. Underneath, there is a quiet earthiness and vanilla sweetness that anchors the more assertive notes.
Palate
Full-bodied and chewy, with brown spices hitting first, then butterscotch and leather unfolding in layers. The mid-palate brings dark cocoa and toasted pecan, carried by a satisfying corn sweetness.
Finish
Long and warming, with charred oak, tobacco, and lingering rye spice that dries elegantly. A faint cherry note appears at the very end.
- Mash Bill
- 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak, #4 alligator char
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- Yes
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Rickhouse Old Fashioned — 2 oz Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon · 0.25 oz demerara syrup · 3 dashes Angostura bitters · 1 dash orange bitters · Stir over a large ice cube, express an orange peel over the surface.
Food Pairing
Smoked brisket with a black pepper bark
Selected barrel by barrel at the Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, by third-generation master distiller Bruce Russell under the watchful guidance of his father Eddie and legendary grandfather Jimmy.
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