Brand: Russell’s Reserve | Distillery: Wild Turkey Distilling Co.
Origin: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky | Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Age: Minimum 13 Years | Proof: Varies by release
Size: 750 mL | Release: Limited Edition
Description:
An exceptionally aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year is crafted from hand-selected barrels matured for at least 13 years. Rich, powerful and deeply complex, it showcases the balance of mature oak and concentrated sweetness that comes from extended barrel aging. Depending on the release, expect layers of dark fruit, caramelized sugar, vanilla, chocolate, baking spice and seasoned oak, followed by a warming, lingering finish. Russell’s Reserve uses new American oak barrels with a deep No. 4 “alligator” char, a signature of the Wild Turkey whiskey-making style.
Tasting Profile:
Aroma: Mature oak, vanilla, caramel, dark fruit and baking spice
Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated with rich caramelized sweetness, fruit, spice and deeply developed oak
Finish: Long, warming and lingering with oak and spice
Pairing Recommendation:
Best enjoyed alongside rich, savory foods or after dinner. For Midtown Provisions, pair with Prime Ribeye, Wagyu beef, smoked brisket, aged cheddar or dark chocolate.
Interesting Facts:
Russell’s Reserve honors the Russell family, whose decades of whiskey-making experience are closely tied to Wild Turkey. Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell have more than a century of combined distilling experience, and the 13 Year is one of Russell’s Reserve’s limited releases made from some of the distillery's oldest stocks.
The expression has also received major recognition: the original Russell’s Reserve 13 was named Fred Minnick’s No. 1 Whiskey of the Year in 2021, and the expression received Double Gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Serve: Best enjoyed neat in a whiskey or Glencairn glass. A few drops of water can help open the aromas and flavors, particularly with higher-proof releases.
Category: Spirits → Whiskey → Bourbon → Aged / Limited Release Bourbon
Package / Size: 750 mL Bottle
