Russell's Reserve 13 Year Bourbon (2022 Release)

Wow. Wow. And wow. I’ve had a few good bourbons ( Cowboy, ECBP, not any Pappy or BTAC yet), but this has to be my new favorite bourbon I’ve ever had. Unfortunately it was just an ounce pour. Nose is maple syrup and caramel apples. Fantastic aroma that just makes you want to nose it all day. Taste …really well balanced between fruit and oak. Intensity is dialed up to a 11, but it’s not intense the way Cowboy or ECBP is…this is much more elegant. It’s really is a masterclass on balance between fruit and oak. I’ve not had the RR10 or their single barrel, but I’m guessing it’s no where as good as this. This is superb cask management and selection, with the right rickhouse placement. Price is an issue…MSRP is a mere $100, but retailers have this marked 6-8x of that.

Yum! @Kyle-Metes-Randolph