Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Selection
110 Proof
9 Years (almost 10 years old)
Straight Bourbon
Wild Turkey
$97.99
High-rye (around 12% rye)
Nose
English toffee, fruity floral notes with citrus, caramel honey note with well-aged oak that's very forward.
Palate
Viscous with citrus and toffee notes, aromatic fruit character, some drying tannins on the back end with a bit of fire and bite.
Finish
Drying on the back with a little bit of fire and higher rye bite on the back end.
Overall Score
4.5 / 5
A well-aged Wild Turkey single barrel with excellent toffee and fruit character, distinctly recognizable distillery profile, and a solid high-rye spice finish that justifies the barrel pick premium.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
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4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection