Review #348; Bourbon #98: Russel’s Reserve Single Barrel Lukas Selection

This is a bottling of Russel’s Reserve Single Barrel. This is a single barrel bottling from Wild Turkey that is bottled at 55% abv and is non-chill filtered. This one was chosen by Lukas Wine and Spirits

Barrel #: #89, Rickhouse G, Floor 5

ABV: 55%

Nose: Spicy, Black Pepper, Musty, Tobacco leaf, Vanilla Frosting, Oak Spice, Leather

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Strong Spice, Leather, Vanilla Cream, Black Pepper, Slight Earthiness.

Finish: Medium length, dry, warm. Rye Spice, Tobacco Leaf, Vanilla Frosting, Oak Spice, Leather, Chocolate.

Rating: 8/10

This stuff just plain rocks. Strong savory turkey funk, rye spice, strong vanilla with some tobacco leaf and leather thrown in there. RRSiB continues to be some of the best value in bourbon, and some of the tastiest bourbon you can buy.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect