Russell's Reserve 10-Year Single Barrel (Frankfort Bourbon Society Pick)
110 proof
10 years
Bourbon
Wild Turkey
Nose
Spicy cherry juice character with complexity.
Palate
Prominent oak with spice throughout. Mid-palate burn that extends back, followed by a noticeable aftertaste. Toffee and deep dark caramel notes with oak dominance.
Finish
Burning sensation in the middle of the palate extending backward with lingering aftertaste. The burn is characterized as good, not unpleasant.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A robust, oak-forward 10-year single barrel with notable spice and burn that delivers memorable depth despite its aggressive character.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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