Russell’s Reserve 10-Year Bourbon Whiskey

I have no idea why a hall of fame Master Distiller like Eddie Russell would sell this ridiculously good, silky smooth small batch Bourbon for under $50/bottle when the rest of the whiskey world is losing its mind, but I gotta respect the move.

For my money, this might be both the best Whiskey under $50 and the most criminally under-priced Whiskey (not that I’m complaining). Whiskey Advocate has named this one to their 7 best under $60/bottlings, but as you can see this checks in way below. This small batch bourbon is made from hand picked barrels courtesy of one of the best father and son duos, master distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell. It’s as smooth as can be and jam-packed with notes of caramel, vanilla, rye spice and burnt orange peel. Bottled at 90 Proof, this one leaves a nice, warm Kentucky hug that lingers nicely on the back palate.