Rating 92
Style
American Whiskey
Whiskey
Produced In United States
ABV 52%
Availability Year Round
Price $63.00 
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Review Updated 2024-10-23

Russell's Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Single Barrel Review

Arriving at 104 proof, this bottle packs a little more punch and has a fuller flavor profile than Russell Reserve's 6-year-old rye, which is bottled at 90 proof. With a relatively low proportion of rye in the mash bill, this single barrel whiskey serves sweet and spicy notes, with an overall fruit-forward profile. This is a quality intro to rye for dedicated bourbon drinkers.

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Russell's Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Single Barrel
Arriving at 104 proof, this bottle packs a little more punch and has a fuller flavor profile than Russell Reserve's 6-year-old rye, which is bottled at 90 proof. With a relatively low proportion of rye in the mash bill, this single barrel whiskey serves sweet and spicy notes, with an overall fruit-forward profile. This is a quality intro to rye for dedicated bourbon drinkers.

Reviewed On: 10-06-2020
92
POINTS
Russell's Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Single Barrel
Arriving at 104 proof, this bottle packs a little more punch and has a fuller flavor profile than Russell Reserve's 6-year-old rye, which is bottled at 90 proof. With a relatively low proportion of rye in the mash bill, this single barrel whiskey serves sweet and spicy notes, with an overall fruit-forward profile. This is a quality intro to rye for dedicated bourbon drinkers.

Reviewed On: 10-06-2020