Raw materials
water
corn (maize)
rye
malted barley
Brand
Russell'S
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Russell'S.
Russell'S (commercially known as Russell's Reserve) is an American whiskey brand — in particular bourbon and rye — created and overseen by the Russell family (Jimmy and Eddie Russell) and produced at the Wild Turkey Distilling Co. facilities in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The brand is part of the portfolio managed globally by Campari Group.
bourbon
Kentucky straight bourbon
rye whiskey
small-batch bourbon
American whiskey
Producer range
Producer range Russell'S
Spirit categories
bourbon
Kentucky straight bourbon
rye whiskey
small-batch bourbon
American whiskey
Representative products
Russell's Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon (70 cl)
Russell's Reserve 6 Year Old Rye
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon
Casks and ageing vessels
new American oak barrels
char No.4 (alligator)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Distillates are produced and aged at the Wild Turkey Distilling Co.; according to official information, spirits are placed in new American oak barrels with char No.4 ("alligator" char). Some expressions are single-barrel selections or blends of barrels chosen by the Russells; the line includes products bottled around 45% ABV (90 proof for the 10 Year).
Distillation
Continuous distillation and pot still (technical details reported on product sheets); in general production involves distillation and barrel filling at a relatively low proof compared with some other producers.
Ageing
Aging in new American oak barrels; use of char No.4 (alligator) for many expressions; age statements (e.g. 10 years) present on some bottles.
Producer history Russell'S
Russell's Reserve was born as a line tied to the work and selections of master distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell, historic figures of Wild Turkey Distilling Co. The brand identifies age-stated expressions (for example 10 years) and single-barrel/limited selections connected to the Russell family's tradition at the Lawrenceburg, Kentucky distillery.
Production philosophy
Strong emphasis on barrel selection and the experience of the master distillers: Russell's Reserve expressions seek balance, extended maturation and the classic character of Kentucky bourbon/rye, highlighting the Russell family's work and the use of new American oak with high char.
Territory
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky (USA) — production and aging carried out at the Wild Turkey Distilling Co. facilities, with water sourced from the Kentucky River area as indicated in official sources.
Awards and recognitions
Among recognitions reported for some expressions: Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021; Gold Spirits Business American Whisky Masters 2022; Gold TAG Awards 2022; 94 points USC 2022 (noted on official product sheets).
Russell'S
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