Last month, I participated in a press trip for the release of Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse. It may not surprise readers who know me, but up to that point I’d never attended a press trip. I suppose it’s the price you pay when your writing focus is…
Russell’s Reserve has announced the debut of a new annual release called “Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse.” The first release comes from retired rickhouse, Camp Nelson C. Eddie Russell, Master Distiller at the Wild Turkey distillery states:Tast…
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…
Earlier this week, I came to the realization that I’ve yet to undertake a comparison of whiskeys aged at each of Wild Turkey’s maturation campuses: Tyrone, Camp Nelson, and McBrayer. Considering I have newly acquired Kentucky Spirit bottles from each (…
