Russell's Reserve 10 Year Old
Campari Group · Wild Turkey Distillery
Jimmy Russell has been making bourbon at Wild Turkey for over six decades — the longest-tenured master distiller in the world. Russell's Reserve 10 Year Old is the quiet embodiment of that resilience.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Rich caramel and vanilla lead, followed by toasted oak, dried cherry, and a whisper of butterscotch that deepens with each swirl.
Palate
Full-bodied entry of toffee and dark cherry, mid-palate shows charred oak and baking spices, with a creamy vanilla thread throughout.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering oak char, caramel sweetness, and a dry spice note that invites the next sip.
- Mash Bill
- 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
Cocktail Suggestion
The Endurance Old Fashioned: Muddle one sugar cube with two dashes Angostura bitters and a splash of water. Add 2 oz Russell's Reserve 10 Year Old, fill with a single large ice cube, stir gently for 30 seconds.
Food Pairing
Slow-smoked beef brisket with a brown sugar and black pepper bark.
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