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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year on “Bottles I Reach For”, a list by Lena Carver on TheLysts.

Details

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Name
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Style
Age-stated Kentucky straight bourbon
Distillery
Wild Turkey (Russell family project)
ABV
45% (90 proof)
Age statement
10 years
Approx price (USD)
$40–$50, occasionally lower if the bourbon gods smile
Best for
Quiet Fridays, movie nights, and thinking about barrel time as a character
Flavor notes
Rich caramel, vanilla custard, seasoned oak, spice, light tobacco
My take
If Wild Turkey 101 is the loud crowd, this is the veteran on the bench with all the stories and a slower, deeper game.