Russell's Reserve 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Russell's Reserve 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Russell's Reserve 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Russell's Reserve 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Russell's Reserve 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey (750ml)

$109.00
(5.0)
Overview

Russell's Reserve 6 Year Rye is the only standard rye Wild Turkey puts an age statement on, and you can taste why they bothered. Made by father-son team Jimmy and Eddie Russell, who've got more than a century of combined tenure at Wild Turkey between them, this one spends six years in new charred American oak before it goes in the bottle. Bottled at 45% ABV, it's caramel and vanilla up front with a steady run of rye spice through the middle. Easy to drink, but there's enough going on to keep you interested.

Product Details
Attribute Detail
Brand Russell's Reserve
Producer Wild Turkey Distillery
Country / Region USA – Kentucky
Style Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Mash Bill 51% Rye, 37% Corn, 12% Malted Barley
Age Statement 6 Years
ABV 45%
Cask Type New charred American oak (char #4)
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Standard release
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Hay, vanilla and a hint of oak, with a light sweetness underneath.
  • Palate: Caramel and vanilla lead, with rye spice running through the whole sip.
  • Finish: Rye spice and pepper kick in first, then leather, vanilla and light oak linger.

What sets this bottle apart
  • The only standard age-stated rye in Wild Turkey's lineup
  • Six years in the barrel for more depth than most ryes at this price
  • Made by Jimmy and Eddie Russell, over a century of experience between them
  • Caramel and vanilla balanced against a solid hit of rye spice
  • Small batch, hand bottled
Distillery Information

Wild Turkey's been distilling in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky since the 1800s, and Russell's Reserve is the line named after the family running the show. Jimmy Russell has been Master Distiller since 1954, with his son Eddie by his side for decades. This 6 Year Rye is built from Wild Turkey's own single rye mash bill and stands out as one of the few age-stated ryes on the shelf.

Awards & Recognition

Double Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Named one of the Top 6 Rye Whiskies by Drink Spirits

How to enjoy

  • Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water
  • Solid choice for an Old Fashioned or Manhattan
  • An easy everyday pour, not just one for special occasions

Why we curate it

Russell's Reserve 6 Year Rye is proof that an age statement is worth something. It's the only standard rye Wild Turkey bothers dating, and six years in the barrel gives it more depth than most ryes in its price range. Smooth, spicy and easy to drink, it's a solid step up from your usual rye and one worth having on hand.