Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Kentucky Bourbon
This release marks the third annual edition of Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Kentucky Bourbon. Like the previous two releases, this is bottled at barrel proof without chill-filtration at 57.4% ABV. It is also the oldest offering for the brand’s core range. This release is crafted under the leadership of Master Distiller Eddie Russell who this year is celebrating his 42nd anniversary with Wild Turkey.
TASTING NOTES
Bottled at 114.8 barrel proof, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old bourbon is a distinctive sip, exhibiting sweet and woody notes that give way to rich flavors of honey, chocolate and nougat throughout.
COLOR
Dark amber
AROMA
Lots of aged character. Sweet and woody with notes of dark dried fruit and chocolate, honey, caramel, nougat and brown sugar.
TASTE
Sweet and warming. Dried dark fruit notes complete with charred confectionary notes of charred marshmallow and burnt brown sugar.
FINISH
Smoky campfire. Warming, long and lingering.
Fred Minnick
#1 Whiskey of the Year 2021
Gold
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