Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye 750mL is a bold, full-bodied Kentucky straight rye whiskey hand-selected by Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell of Wild Turkey Distillery. Bottled at 104 proof without chill filtration, this single barrel rye showcases the Russell family’s craftsmanship and passion for robust, complex whiskey.

Aged in #4 “alligator char” oak barrels, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye offers a balance of spice, sweetness, and oak that rye enthusiasts crave. Perfect for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in classic rye cocktails like the Manhattan or Old Fashioned, this whiskey stands as a premium choice for those who appreciate authentic Kentucky rye.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Rich amber with golden highlights

• Nose: Baking spice, vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak

• Palate: Bold and layered with flavors of cinnamon, black pepper, butterscotch, dried fruit, and herbal rye spice

• Finish: Long and warming with lingering notes of spice, oak, and sweet vanilla

• Aging: Varies by barrel, typically around 6 years

• ABV: 52% (104 proof)

FAQs

Q: What makes Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye unique?
A: Each barrel is hand-selected, bottled at 104 proof, and non-chill filtered for maximum flavor and authenticity.

Q: What proof is Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye?
A: It is bottled at 104 proof (52% ABV).

Q: How should I drink Russell’s Reserve Rye?
A: Best enjoyed neat, with a splash of water, or in rye-forward cocktails like a Manhattan, Boulevardier, or Old Fashioned.

Q: How is this different from Russell’s Reserve 6 Year Rye?
A: The Single Barrel Rye is bottled at a higher proof (104 vs. 90), is non-chill filtered, and varies in flavor by barrel, offering bolder complexity.

Q: Who makes Russell’s Reserve?
A: It’s crafted by Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, under the guidance of Jimmy and Eddie Russell.