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Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 87.5Highly Rated Bourbon Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Campari America LLC ~ Wild Turkey Distillery

Every single barrel has its own unique personality yet still captures our signature rich, creamy toffee and vanilla taste. AROMA: Vanilla, nuts, and brown sugar with notes of oak and cinnamon. TASTE: Spicy, bold, and deeply complex with creamy toffee, licorice, and vanilla. FINISH: Sweet spice and malty notes.

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Additional Notes

Rich, Vanilla, Spice, Long.

Details

Proof: 110
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 55%
Aged: At least 10 years
Mash Bill: 100% Rye
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79 Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon Review (First Pour)

Mark Pringle - Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel is a prototypical Wild Turkey profile when all is said and done.  The Nose Initially, there was a little bit of cherry, honey, and vanilla on the nose. After that, the cinnamon and rye spices took over....Read More

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Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

  • 90-100 Exceptional
  • 80-89 Very Good
  • 70-79 Average
  • 60-69 Below Average
  • 50-60 Drain Pour
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