{"product_id":"russells-reserve-barrelproof-13-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-usa","title":"Russell's Reserve Barrelproof 13 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eMolasses, dark cherry, and seasoned oak set a commanding first impression for Russell’s Reserve Barrel Proof 13 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a release defined as much by restraint as by power. Bottled only when a narrow selection of barrels reaches full maturity, this whiskey represents the upper edge of what long-aged Kentucky bourbon can achieve without dilution. Its rarity and price are not driven by branding, but by time, evaporation, and an uncompromising selection process overseen by one of bourbon’s most respected families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"581\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eMaster Distiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eddie Russell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eMaster Distiller Emeritus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jimmy Russell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eSpirit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Turkey bourbon mash bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper pot still distillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged in new, charred American oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel proof; non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies by release; typically 120+ proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eThe nose opens with deep vanilla, caramelized sugar, and mature oak, layered with dark cherry, dried fig, and cola-like richness, followed by clove, nutmeg, and subtle tobacco. On the palate, the whiskey is dense and full-bodied, delivering waves of molasses, toffee, cocoa, and baking spice carried by an oily, mouth-coating texture that speaks to both age and barrel-proof strength. Despite its power, the structure is remarkably composed, with the oak reading as seasoned and integrated rather than aggressive. The finish is long and dry, dominated by seasoned wood, dark spice, and lingering warmth, offering a distinctly rickhouse-driven conclusion that rewards slow, deliberate sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eDouble Gold:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eGold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spirits Business American Whisky Masters (2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eWhiskey of the Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fred Minnick (2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eDistiller's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003eRussell’s Reserve represents the personal, selection-driven side of Wild Turkey, shaped by the combined legacy of Jimmy Russell and his son Eddie Russell, whose careers together span more than seven decades of bourbon production. While Wild Turkey is known for consistency at scale, Russell’s Reserve exists to showcase what happens when patience overrides production schedules. The 13 Year Barrel Proof release was introduced as a deliberate outlier, drawing only from barrels that have survived extended aging and still retained balance, structure, and clarity. Eddie Russell personally oversees barrel selection, rejecting the majority of mature stock to preserve a specific profile that reflects deep maturity without over-oaking. This discipline, paired with barrel-proof bottling and natural presentation, defines both the scarcity and the value of the release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3307\"\u003eServe neat at cellar temperature in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass to concentrate aromatics and allow the oak and spice to unfold gradually. A few drops of water can help open darker fruit and vanilla notes while extending the finish without muting intensity. Best enjoyed on its own, though it pairs well with smoked meats, aged cheddar, or dark chocolate when approached slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SGWS (Southern Glazer's)","offers":[{"title":"750mL","offer_id":42081407008823,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Russell_s_Reserve_Barrelproof_13_Year_Old_Kentucky_Straight_Bourbon_Whiskey_USA.png?v=1769315433","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/russells-reserve-barrelproof-13-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-usa","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}