Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Rye is a non-chill filtered Kentucky straight rye whiskey bottled at 104 proof (52% ABV), hand-selected barrel by barrel by Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell.
Jimmy Russell and his son Eddie bring more than ninety years of combined tenure at Wild Turkey in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. They select barrels only when ready, and Eddie Russell planned this release for years, creating a big whiskey that stands up to any cocktail.
Russell's Reserve has continuously produced some of the best rye whiskeys on the market, and this single barrel rye delivers a balance of spicy pepper, vanilla and tobacco flavours.
Because each bottle comes from a single barrel, every release carries its own character, a fine gift for rye enthusiasts.
It stands up beautifully in a Manhattan or simply enjoyed over a large ice cube.
American rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak, giving it a spicier, drier character than bourbon, with notes of pepper, herbs and baking spice.
A straight rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged at least two years in new charred oak containers.
The barrels for this rye are drawn from the center-cut middle floors of Wild Turkey's rickhouses, where steady conditions yield some of the distillery's most developed whiskey.
Wild Turkey's home on the Kentucky River bluffs in Lawrenceburg has a distilling history reaching back to 1869.
Tasting Notes
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Profile: Spicy pepper, vanilla and tobacco.
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Strength: Non-chill filtered at 104 proof.
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Selection: Single barrels hand-picked by Jimmy and Eddie Russell.
Specifications
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Producer: Wild Turkey Distillery (Russell's Reserve)
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Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Single Barrel
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Proof / ABV: 104 proof (52% ABV)
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Filtration: Non-chill filtered
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Region: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it over a large ice cube or in a Manhattan. It pairs with barbecue, spiced nuts or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who selects the barrels?
Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell.
Is it chill filtered?
No, it is non-chill filtered.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 104 proof.
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