Russell's Reserve 15 Year Bourbon (2024 Release)

Aromas of caramel, dark fruit, leather. Excellent nose. Drinks lower than proof, but still bold flavors of leather, plum, cocoa, caramel, oak. Worthy of the hype, and I'm glad I paid whatever this pour is going to cost me, I think I've only had a handfull of bourbons I've liked more.

Oak spices sweet. Long finish

Rich caramel, sweet oak extract, maple syrup, light black pepper, bread pudding, creme brulee, nutmeg, clove, and medium ethanol. I thought the price was very reasonable at a bar compared to what they're charging for BTAC and other allocated products. This is fantastic, but there is no way I'm ever paying $300+ for this. I'm only judging off one pour, but I think some of the best ECBP releases come close to this for a fraction of the price. This is closer to the viscosity and sweetness of ECBP than a standard Russell's pick.

Green chiles, dark caramel, nougat nose. Caramel continues. Classic russell's oak spice. Rye toast. Lots of oak in the finish. Direct comparison with a single barrel: more age and depth. SB is more buttery. Although very good, it's not worth the price increase.

What a flavor bomb! Deep viscous cherry, maple & brown sugar to me. SO good.