Reserva de un solo barril de Russell

Tasting Notes

This single barrel release from Russell’s Reserve, crafted by the legendary Jimmy and Eddie Russell of Wild Turkey fame, is a bold yet elegant expression of traditional Kentucky bourbon. Bottled at barrel proof and non-chill filtered, each barrel offers a distinct profile while maintaining the deep Wild Turkey DNA. The nose is intensely aromatic: sweet baking spice, toffee, saddle leather, pipe tobacco, charred oak, and a rich undercurrent of caramelized banana and dried cherry. The palate is muscular but refined—brown sugar, cinnamon bark, and toasted pecans lead, followed by dark maple syrup, orange peel, vanilla custard, and a hint of espresso. The mouthfeel is dense and warming, with a slow build into a spicy, dry, and lingering finish full of black pepper, nutmeg, and oak tannins. It’s a bourbon that speaks with depth, complexity, and soul.

Food Pairings

Pair this powerhouse with robust dishes like grilled bone-in ribeye, bourbon-glazed pork chops, or slow-cooked short ribs with rosemary jus. Aged cheddar, Parmigiano-Reggiano, or a smoky sheep’s cheese offer contrast and lift. Dessert calls for pecan pie, dark chocolate torte with sea salt, or bananas foster with cinnamon. This is a bourbon for evenings when attention is undivided and every sip has intention.