Russell’s Reserve 10-Year Single Barrel (Red Label) Bourbon Whiskey

Dating back to my first meeting with the hall of fame Master Distiller, Eddie Russell, I always wanted to know his process for picking out his 10-Year Single Barrels. It was one of those looks behind the curtain, if you will that always left me curious. I ended up learning so dang much from both Eddie and his father Jimmy, who were always as polite and likeable as you could ever want. They make some pretty outrageously good Bourbon too!

For my money, this has always been my favorite 10-Year Single Barrel that anybody makes. It’s why I was so keen on getting one of my own for our Bourbon Buyers Club too. Man, I still think about that bottle from time to time. That juice was game-changing.

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 110 Proof, this one leaves a nice, warm Kentucky hug that lingers nicely on the back palate. It’s a bonafide winner.