<\/span><\/h2>\nI have had the pleasure of tasting Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel Selection, selected by Total Wine, and have gathered my thoughts on this whiskey. It is bottled at 110 proof with an age of 9 years, 1 month, and 9 days, making it an enticing option for bourbon enthusiasts. The mashbill is comprised of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley.<\/p>\n
In my experience, the nose offers a delightful complexity, combining sweet and fruity notes like caramel and apple with subtler hints of spice and oak. The taste of this bourbon further emphasizes its well-balanced nature, as the sweet vanilla and caramel flavors intertwine with the spiciness of the rye and the depth of the oak on the palate. The finish is long and satisfying, with a warming sensation that leaves you craving the next sip.<\/p>\n
A fascinating aspect of Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel Selection is that each barrel offers its unique flavor nuances. This variability showcases the skill of the Wild Turkey Distillery and the expertise of master distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell. For me, experiencing these differences from barrel to barrel is a fun and engaging aspect of this whiskey.<\/p>\n
In terms of price, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel typically falls in the $55-$65 range, offering a great value considering the quality of the bourbon. In my opinion, it is well worth the investment, especially for true bourbon aficionados.<\/p>\n
To sum up my experiences with Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel Selection, I find it to be an exceptional bourbon with an excellent balance of flavors and a satisfying, long-lasting finish. The unique nuances offered by each barrel make it a truly enjoyable and personal experience. Overall, it is an impressive whiskey that has earned a special place in my collection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ever since I first discovered Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel Selection, I’ve been fascinated by the craftsmanship and dedication behind each bottle of this exquisite bourbon. Hand-selected by master distiller Eddie Russell, these single-barrel offerings showcase the finest expressions of the Wild Turkey distillery, often providing aficionados with unique and hard-to-find flavor profiles. Upon deeper exploration, I found that barrels used for Russell’s Reserve are aged …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9656,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[230],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9653"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9653"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9653\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9664,"href":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9653\/revisions\/9664"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9656"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}