Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Selection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750 ML

  • PRODUCER:

    Wild Turkey Distilling Company

  • REGION:

    Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, United States

  • AGING:

    8 Years

Indulge in the refined craftsmanship of Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a distinguished spirit hailing from the heart of bourbon country. Distilled and bottled in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Russell's Reserve Single Barrel epitomizes the authentic spirit of the Bluegrass State.

It is crafted from a mashbill of corn, rye, and malted barley, aged in new charred American oak barrels, ensuring a smooth and nuanced taste.

Crafted in the birthplace of bourbon with techniques dating back to pre-Prohibition, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon is matured in the deepest No. 4 alligator char barrels.

Distilled: 12-04-2014

Bottled: 09-26-2023

Barrel: 23-0464

Warehouse: CN-E / Floor: 4

Non-chill filtered

Jensen's Liquors Barrel Selection No. 2

Platinum Medal – 2023 TAG Awards

Gold Medal - 2022 Spirits Business American Whisky Masters

Gold Medal - 2022 New York International Spirits Competition

New York International Spirits Competition Rating: 95 Pts.

55% ABV / 110 Proof

750 ML

"Hand-selected by our Master Distillers, each barrel has its own unique personality, adding spicy, bold flavors to our rich, signature toffee and vanilla notes."
- The Distillers
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Indulge in the refined craftsmanship of Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a distinguished spirit hailing from the heart of bourbon country. Meticulously crafted by the Russell family at Wild Turkey Distillery, this bourbon reflects a legacy of expertise that spans generations. Distilled and bottled in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Russell's Reserve Single Barrel epitomizes the authentic spirit of the Bluegrass State.

At 55% alcohol by volume, this single barrel bourbon delivers a warm and inviting embrace. Russell's Reserve Single Barrel is a testament to the artistry and dedication of the Russell family, offering bourbon enthusiasts a distinctive and memorable sipping experience that captures the essence of Kentucky's unparalleled bourbon tradition.

Russell's Reserve Single Barrel is crafted from a mashbill of corn, rye, and malted barley, aged in new charred American oak barrels, ensuring a smooth and nuanced taste.

Tasting Notes:

Rich oaky notes meet an intense spiciness, which creates a robust taste that is best experienced right out of the bottle. With a taste that lingers on the palate, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey boasts a robust flavor profile characterized by a harmonious blend of rich vanilla, toffee, and a hint of baking spices.

The nose is a delightful introduction to the sensory experience, offering inviting aromas of caramel, oak, and a subtle touch of dried fruit.

Individually bottled at 110 proof and non-chill filtered to guarantee maximum flavor, each barrel has its own personality yet still captures our signature toffee and vanilla tones.

Crafted in the birthplace of bourbon with techniques dating back to pre-Prohibition, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon is matured in the deepest No. 4 alligator char barrels.

Distilled: 12-04-2014

Bottled: 09-26-2023

Barrel: 23-0464

Warehouse: CN-E

Floor: 4

55% ABV / 110 Proof

750 ML

About the Producer

Together, the Russells offer a blend of old and new, an infusion of timeless traditions with modern and fresh thinking and best-in-class quality guaranteed, making each bottle of Russell’s Reserve a celebration of the past, crafted specifically with today’s bourbon drinker in mind.

Wild Turkey is a brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey distilled and bottled by the Wild Turkey Distillery, owned by the Campari Group. The distillery is located near Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. It offers tours and is part of the American Whiskey Trail and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

In 1891, Thomas Ripy built the Old Hickory Distillery in Tyrone, Kentucky, near Lawrenceburg, on the former site of the Old Moore Distillery. After Prohibition, the Ripy family (Thomas had died in 1902) rebuilt the distillery and began to again produce bourbon. The Ripys sold the bourbon produced at this distillery to various wholesalers who bottled bourbon under their own brands. Austin Nichols was one of these wholesalers.

The "Wild Turkey" brand is said to have arisen after an Austin Nichols executive, Thomas McCarthy, took some warehouse samples on a wild turkey hunting trip in 1940. The bourbon proved so popular among his friends they continued to ask him for "that wild turkey bourbon." Austin Nichols began to bottle Wild Turkey in 1942. The Ripys were bought out in 1949 by Robert and Alvin Gould.

For the next three decades, Austin Nichols remained a non-distiller producer—bottling bourbon purchased on the open market under the Wild Turkey brand. Much of this whiskey was purchased from the Ripys/Gould distillery in Tyrone. In 1971, Austin Nichols purchased the facility, then known as the Boulevard Distillery, and changed the name to the Wild Turkey Distillery.  In 1980, Pernod Ricard purchased the distillery and the Wild Turkey brand.

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