Russell’s 13 vs. Rare Breed (2025)
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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Comparison
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…
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: 13-Year v. Single Barrel (2023)
When Russell’s Reserve 13-Year first hit shelves in April 2021, it wasn’t unusual to find it compared to Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon – particularly private barrel selections. After all, folks were missing out and bloggers and YouTuber…
Russell’s Reserve Rickhouse Comparison (Tyrone A and B)
It’s been a few months since I last reviewed a Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel private selection. Having recently acquired two in my home state of South Carolina, I thought it might be fun to compare them. Both are 2022 barrels: one aged at Tyrone’s ri…
Russell’s Reserve Bourbon Comparison
Back in February, I published a Russell’s Reserve rye comparison. My goal wasn’t to determine the superior whiskey, but rather, to illustrate which might fare best for you, the reader. After all, each expression has its own strengths, specifications, a…