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Russell's Reserve 10 Year Old
BourbonIssue 10

Russell's Reserve 10 Year Old

Campari Group · Wild Turkey Distillery

$3890 (45% ABV) proof10 YearsLawrenceburg, Kentucky
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

Tasting Notes

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.

Specifications
Mash Bill
75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
Serve & Pair

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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