Russell’s Reserve® Introduces Annual “Single Rickhouse Collection” with Inaugural Release from Legendary Retired Rickhouse, Camp Nelson C Crafted exclusively from barrels aged in a single, designated rickhouse, each small batch offering explores the im…
Of all the factors that give whiskey its signature traits, maturation is arguably the most underappreciated. I suppose it’s a moot point for some distilleries, especially those that employ climate-controlled warehouses to age their products with uber c…
In January 2018, I published my first “Wild Turkey Wish List.” I’m happy to report that four years later, another wish has been granted – the return of Wild Turkey 101 12-Year. After a ten-year hiatus that seemed like forever, the fan-favorite ex…
Today is a special day, as I’m happy to announce the first whiskey of a special collaboration, “Loretto & Lawrenceburg.”
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RUSSELL’S RESERVE ® REINTRODUCES LIMITED RUN OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED 13-YEAR-OLD BOURBON Named “Best American Whiskey of 2021” by Bourbon Expert Fred Minnick, This Coveted Release Will Be Available for a Limited Time LAWRENCEBURG, KY (July 6, 2022) — S…
Bourbon liqueurs … you see them everywhere – cinnamon, maple, peach, cherry, etc. They’re so common and popular, you might think they’ve been around forever. But they haven’t. And little do most folks know, it all started with Jimmy Russell. Whil…
Life is full of surprises. Cliché? Sure. But, true. I awoke at 4:00 AM excited for my Tuesday morning flight to Kentucky. As I hastily snoozed my alarm, I noticed my flight had been delayed by two hours. No worries. A quick rebook via Delta’s app and d…
Believe it or not, nearly two years have passed since my first book, American Spirit: Wild Turkey Bourbon from Ripy to Russell, was published. After two successful paperback printings, I’m proud to say that the third printing of American Spirit is a ha…
Russell’s Reserve 13 mania has again begun, and with it, droves of whiskey enthusiasts will soon be monitoring websites, scouring liquor stores, and enlisting the help of friends and family across the country. While I have nothing but praise for 2021’s…
Some things you can always count on – a fresh-brewed cup of coffee in the morning, an ice-cold glass of lemonade on a summer’s afternoon, and the tried and true well-aged profile of Russell’s Reserve 10-Year. But then, maybe one of those, not so …
