Old Pulteney Shutting Down for 8 Weeks to Protect Water Supply
With some parts of Scotland facing another long, dry summer, distilleries are making plans to cope with expected water shortages from the lochs and rivers… Read More
Russell’s Reserve
Old Pulteney Shutting Down for 8 Weeks to Protect Water Supply
With some parts of Scotland facing another long, dry summer, distilleries are making plans to cope with expected water shortages from the lochs and rivers… Read More
Press Release: Russell’s Reserve 13 (2023)
Russell’s Reserve announces the return of its highly awarded 13-year-old bourbon, available in a limited run from June 2023.
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Russell’s Reserve Rye Comparison
It’s been almost a year since I last reviewed a whiskey from Wild Turkey’s rye portfolio. Seeing how I recently purchased two 2022 Russell’s Reserve rye expressions, Russell’s Reserve Six Year Old Rye and Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye, why not re…
2022: A Look Back
Of the six years I’ve covered Wild Turkey, I can’t think of a more eventful year than 2022. From barrel picks at the distillery, to press trips and a day spent as a camp instructor, I had the fortune of experiencing the brand from the inside out. I acc…
Russell’s Reserve 13 (Dec 2021)
Russell’s Reserve 13-Year is arguably the most sought-after expression in today’s Wild Turkey catalog. But when it comes to flavor profile, are all bottles created equal? Batch Bitchin’ At this point, you’ve probably heard of three Russell’s 13 b…
2022 BRIAN’S BOOK AND A BOTTLE ™
You can make 2022 brighter with the right bottle of Bourbon or Rye Whiskey paired with Bourbon Justice. Think of these bottles for gifts as Holiday parties ramp up, for the whiskey enthusiast on your list, or just for treating yourself. Brian’s Book and a Bottle™…
Sugar House Showdown
A few months ago, I received a thoughtful surprise from a whiskey friend: two private-barrel bottlings from The Sugar House in Detroit, MI. While it’s uncommon for consumers to have bar selections, having two aged around twelve years – one a Kent…
Russell’s Single Legacy
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 Runamok
If you’d told me ten years ago that I’d be sharing the history of Wild Turkey Bourbon with bartenders from around the world, I would’ve chuckled. Bourbon was barely on my radar then. Wild Turkey, a fuzzy college memory. Standing on the porch of Tyrone’…