Russell's Reserve 1998 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Back in 1998, Jimmy Russell and his son Eddie — now joint master distiller of Wild Turkey — decided to lay a select few barrels (23 to be exact) down to rest, intending to save them for a special occasion. At that point, Jimmy had spent 45 years at the distillery, and it was presumed he would retire later that year. Fate had other plans in store, however, and today Jimmy Russell remains Wild Turkey’s joint master distiller with 61 years of experience under his belt. In 2014, Eddie was checking on these special barrels when he noticed they were evaporating much quicker than anticipated. He shared some samples with his father, and the duo decided not to wait: they’d found something spectacular and wanted to share it with the world immediately. “Typically, a bourbon this old picks up a lot of flavor from the barrel and can taste quite woody and dry.

Tasting Notes

Aroma of cracked corn, pralines and spice, and leads to a luscious palate filled with notes of dark cherry, caramel, oak and chocolate. The finish, which lingers endlessly, has pronounced notes of char, ginger and apple crumble.

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