Russell’s Reserve 2003 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Russell’s Reserve 2003 is the third release in the highly-coveted “Vintage” series from Master Distiller Eddie Russell as an homage to his father- the “Buddha of Bourbon” Jimmy Russell.

The 2003 was aged to Barrel Proof perfection for a minimum of 16 years in Wild Turkey’s Tyrone warehouses and marks the very last of their 107-barrel-entry-proof whiskey. Reminiscent of Wild Turkey releases from the mid-1980s to early 1990s, Eddie had a “Eureka!” moment after tasting these one-of-a-kind barrels bursting with sweet baking spices, juicy stone fruits, and butterscotch flavors.

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• COLOR: Dark Amber
• AROMA: Charred oak mingled with sweet baking spices and hints of dark, juicy stone fruits and butterscotch.
• PALATE: Bright spice with layers of confectioner’s sugar, burnt caramel, with buttery vanilla and leather; ending with a subtle, peppery heat.
• FINISH: Smoky and smooth, with lingering oak and sweet notes of caramel and vanilla.