The Year of Wild Turkey
I think it’s fair to say that 2024 was THE year for Wild Turkey.
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Wild Turkey 101 Comparison (2018-2024)
I have three individuals to thank for today’s post. First, a reader named James T., who wrote to me asking if I’d review a recent bottle of Wild Turkey 101. Second, Kurt and Trenton from the YouTube channel SLB Drinks, who recently posted a video title…
Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse CNB
Today is a special day. Not only is it Turkey Day, but this marks my 400th blog post. How about that? And I can’t think of a better whiskey to review than Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse CNB. Enjoy! dj Believe it or not, it’s been three …
Kentucky Spirit: Camp Nelson Comparison
One question I’ve received more than any other this year is … Is Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit dead? Despite what my 2019 article might lead you to believe, Kentucky Spirit is alive and well. So why the confusion? This year Campari introduced a new labe…
Russell’s Reserve 10 LL/ME
This isn’t just the Russell’s 10 I used to love, it’s arguably better.
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Press Release: Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse CNB
Russell’s Reserve Welcomes Third Annual Single Rickhouse Bottling with Camp Nelson B, Its Highest Barrel Proof Offering To-Date LAWRENCEBURG, KY (Oct 2, 2024) – Award-winning Russell’s Reserve introduces Single Rickhouse 2024 – Camp N…
Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary Release
It was 70 years ago today that Jimmy Russell began his employment at Wild Turkey Distillery. At that time it was known as Anderson County Distilling Co. but would soon change its name to J.T.S. Brown & Sons. The years that followed were a time of g…
Wild Turkey Private Selection Rye
From roughly 2015 to 2017, rye whiskey barrels had a small but lauded place in Wild Turkey’s private selection program. In that two-year stretch there were roughly 10 barrels selected, each bottled as a Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye and decorated…
Russell’s Reserve 15
Russell’s 15 … It’s the talk of the town. If you visit YouTube and search for “Russell’s Reserve 15,” you’ll find no less than two dozen videos (likely more than that). And I get it. It’s an amazing bourbon. It truly is. But if I’m being completely hon…
Four Alternatives to Russell’s 15
Russell’s Reserve 15 fever is here! And if you’re like me, you’re still hunting for a bottle. I did, however, receive a two-ounce media sample earlier this month (sincerest thanks to the Russell’s Reserve team). I published my initial thoughts on Patre…