Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

Russell's Reserve 13 Year is the bottle that turned Wild Turkey's premium line into a genuine chase. It arrived without a series name, without an anniversary attached, and without the fanfare that usually accompanies a limited release, and it was simply an extra aged, barrel proof, non chill filtered bourbon from a distillery known for preferring the ten year mark. Reviewers noted at the time that it looked underpriced on paper, and the market agreed emphatically. It carries a thirteen year age statement, which is among the oldest Wild Turkey has released outside its Master's Keep series, and it is bottled at barrel proof, meaning the strength reflects what came out of the barrels rather than a figure chosen for the label. Wild Turkey's comparatively low barrel entry proof means the resulting figure lands lower than many barrel proof bourbons, which works in the whiskey's favour: it delivers age and intensity without becoming punishing. Non chill filtered, so nothing has been stripped out for cosmetic clarity. Both Jimmy and Eddie Russell sign the label, a father and son team with over a century of combined tenure at the distillery and both in the Bourbon Hall of Fame. Expect a sweet and woody profile with dried cherry, plum, honey, chocolate, caramel, nougat and brown sugar, then a warming palate of dried dark fruit with charred marshmallow and burnt brown sugar, closing on smoky campfire notes. Drink it neat, or add a splash of water to open it. ABV / Proof ABV Barrel proof — varies by release, read from label Proof Barrel proof — varies by release, read from label Size 750ml Country United States Region Lawrenceburg, Kentucky Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Expression Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old, Barrel Proof Age Minimum 13 years Mashbill 100% American grown corn base, Wild Turkey bourbon recipe Water Sourced from the Kentucky River Filtration Non chill filtered Master Distillers Jimmy Russell and Eddie Russell Distillery Wild Turkey Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky Tasting Notes Color: Deep amber with a burnished copper cast. Nose: Sweet and woody, with dried cherry, plum and honey over chocolate, caramel, nougat and brown sugar. Palate: Sweet and warming, with dried dark fruit alongside charred marshmallow and burnt brown sugar. Finish: Long and rich, closing on smoky campfire notes and lingering aged oak. FAQ What proof is this bottle? It is bottled at barrel proof, and the figure differs between annual releases. Documented releases have appeared at 114.8, 121.2 and 123.8 proof, so check the strength printed on the label of the bottle you are buying. How old is it? A minimum of thirteen years, which is among the oldest age statements Wild Turkey has released outside its Master's Keep series. Who are the Russells? Jimmy and Eddie Russell, a father and son master distiller team at Wild Turkey with more than a century of combined tenure between them. Both are in the Bourbon Hall of Fame and both sign the label. Why is it so hard to find? It is released in limited annual batches and demand has consistently outstripped supply since the first release, which is why it commonly trades well above its suggested retail price. Is it single barrel? No. Unlike most of the Russell's Reserve range, the 13 Year is batched from selected barrels rather than bottled from one. Where can I buy Russell's Reserve 13 Year online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.