| Rating | 96 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 61.90% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $200.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-02-18 |
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old (Spring 2025) Review
While taters and the general public at large continue to chase Pappy and BTAC, this relatively new LE has quietly (somewhat) become maybe the best yearly allocated release there is. First brought to market in 2021, this “2.0 reimagining,” according to Wild Turkey, is as good as bourbon gets. There’s an incredible richness of caramel and vanilla on the palate with hints of dried fruit and s’mores. At 61.9 percent ABV, it’s surprisingly drinkable neat, though there’s a piercing, woody finish, and a spice that lingers on your tongue long enough to make you forget what you paid for this beauty. Though the MSRP is just $200, you'll expect to pay closer to $400; still better than the secondary cost of the aforementioned Pappys and BTACs.
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