Russell's Reserve 6 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey

Russell's Reserve 6 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey

Brand & History

Russell's Reserve was introduced by Wild Turkey as a tribute to Master Distiller Jimmy Russell and his son Eddie Russell, two of the most respected figures in American whiskey. Together, the Russells have accumulated over a century of combined distilling experience, producing bourbons and rye whiskeys renowned for their traditional craftsmanship and bold character.

Product

Russell's Reserve 6 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey is crafted from a rye-forward mash bill and aged for a minimum of six years in new charred American oak barrels. The extended maturation develops a rich balance of spice, sweetness, and oak, offering a refined expression of Kentucky rye whiskey with the signature depth associated with the Russell family.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals aromas of vanilla, caramel, orange peel, black pepper, and fresh mint. The palate is rich and well-rounded, offering flavors of rye spice, honey, cinnamon, toasted oak, butterscotch, and subtle citrus. The finish is long and warming with lingering notes of baking spice, pepper, vanilla, and gentle oak.

Specifications

Country: United States

ABV: 45%

Trivia

While rye whiskey must legally contain at least 51% rye grain, Russell's Reserve uses Wild Turkey's traditional rye mash bill and is aged longer than many standard rye whiskeys. The additional maturation contributes greater depth, complexity, and a smoother integration of spice and oak.