Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
114.8 proof
13 years
Bourbon
Wild Turkey
$70
75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley
Nose
Turkey nose character with toffee, dark pitted cherries, plum, raisin, vanilla, cocoa, and honey tea notes.
Palate
Full-bodied with caramel, cinnamon spice, Hershey chocolate bar sweetness, Kentucky hug warmth, deep oak, smokiness, clove, and baking spices reminiscent of crystal sugar-coated gumdrops with cinnamon and orange spice.
Finish
Long, complex, layered finish with spice, oak, honey tea, leather, caramel, and a sizzle of rice spice and barrel spice combined. Not drying; mouth-watering with multiple layers of complexity.
Overall Score
4.4 / 5
A complex, well-balanced 13-year-old bourbon with exceptional sweetness, layered spice, and a lengthy finish that showcases Wild Turkey's mastery at this age and proof point.
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Perfection
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