Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon
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Distiller:
Wild Turkey
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Bottler:
Wild Turkey
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ABV:
55%
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Age:
NAS
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 89
- Publication: Whisky Advocate
- Excerpt: It’s very much with the current trend of American whiskeys toward no age statement; youthful and playful in nature, and versatile.
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- Raided Score: 95
- Publication: Distiller
- Excerpt: The finish is long and enjoyable, with a distinct apple pie note followed by oak, baking spices, chocolate and finally, freshly baked snickerdoodle cookies before dissipating.
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- Raided Score: 96
- Publication: Drinkhacker
- Excerpt: Somewhat minty, but more of a dried mint than fresh. Inviting and restrained, this is sipping Bourbon that welcomes conversation, a dense and chewy whiskey with a clearly impressive pedigree. Way to go, Jimmy!
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- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: This was sort of an interesting battle. On one hand, the notes were delicious and rich. But the heat was pretty overbearing, especially in the palate. I get, though, that at 55% we really shouldn't expect a complete lack of heat, I think its sometimes just more evident given how much spice some of these Turkeys can have.
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Intro:
A Warehouse D Russells Reserve Single Barrel joins us today for our bourbon review.
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Nose:
Toffee, caramel, clove and some faint citrus peel. Vanilla and butter cream. Some turkey spice, but not too much.
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Taste:
Thick and rich, loaded with sweets like vanilla and caramel. Hot, though, much hotter than expected. Good deal of pepper and oak. Really sweet overall, but also pretty hot.
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Finish:
Medium to long with really rich toffee. Heat persists, though.
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Overall:
This was sort of an interesting battle. On one hand, the notes were delicious and rich. But the heat was pretty overbearing, especially in the palate. I get, though, that at 55% we really shouldn't expect a complete lack of heat, I think its sometimes just more evident given how much spice some of these Turkeys can have. It was the major factor in keeping this from climbing higher, though.
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Score:
6
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