Russell's Reserve 2002 Kentucky Straight Bourbon

slightly oaky, but plenty of body with a decent amount of burn & sweet. biggest hindrance... the burn gets in the way of the taste whereas in the booker’s 30th the proof enhances the flavor. overall not bad at all 👍

Great pour - slightly too oaky on the finish is the only criticism. Classic RR profile but elevated

The color is a vibrant, rich amber, with a nose that is full of dry oak, leather, cinnamon, clove, campfire smoke, molasses and hints of vanilla and burnt caramel. The palate is dry and full of campfire smoke, dried oak, leather, tobacco, cinnamon, clove, vanilla, and some interesting hints of rye spiciness. The finish is medium long with a mouth full of campfire smoke and dried oak while the spiciness fades and reveals more of the vanilla.

Definitely feel the bite on this, needs a little cut. Good flavor, no smoke, wimpy finish.