Just a few days ago, Master Distiller Eddie Russell celebrated his 45th year at Wild Turkey Distilling Company. With Jimmy Russell celebrating 72 years later this year, 45 years may not seem as noteworthy of an achievement. But I’m willing to bet if I …
Russell’s Reserve honors Eddie Russell’s 45-year legacy with a cinematic tribute and the spring 2026 return of the 13-year-old bourbon.
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The Austin Nichols Archives Gold Foil Edition is a genuine, well-executed tribute to the iconic Cheesy Gold Foil bottlings of the 80s and 90s. From packaging to profile, it’s another stellar release from Wild Turkey and Bruce Russell.
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It’s been some time since I reviewed a Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon private selection, so I thought I’d change that today. Back in November, I visited North Augusta Wine & Beverage, a local bottle shop, and discovered a 2025 Camp Nelson …
Is Russell’s Reserve 13 Spring 2025 worth spending $200 when you can buy Wild Turkey Rare Breed for $70 or less?
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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon has been a personal favorite since I first started researching and writing about Wild Turkey.
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As if Wild Turkey needed to introduce another 2025 limited release after the sheer impressiveness of Master’s Keep Beacon (my current choice for “Whiskey of the Year”), yet here we are welcoming the fourth edition of the Russell’s Reserve Single Rickho…
Everyone has their favorite Master’s Keep. For some it’s the elegance of the eponymous inaugural release, for others it’s the complexity of Decades. For me, Revival, Unforgotten, and the 17-year Bottled in Bond have long traded places as the top three….
Each visit to Wild Turkey presents its own level of excitement.
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At this point I’m not sure what to make of Campari’s Whiskey Barons Collection.
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