Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon

For the money, RR store picks are incredible. Worth every $$$. This one is a little sweet and ends with a cherry taste. Wow. Too bad I only grabbed one bottle.

Neat. Hitting me right tonight. Great nose. Sweet corn with vanilla and apricot. Nice oily texture. Get some nice sugar on the tongue. More fruit flavors on the taste, berries and cream. Gives ways to a punch of spice. Cinnamon, pepper. Lingers with a nice long finish. Either this opened up or my taste gravitated towards this, but I am adoring this at the moment.

lots of vanilla and sweetness!

Nose was very hot. Even after letting it sit 15-20 minutes it was still burning my nostrils. Palate is quite nice. Coating mouthfeel. Lots of sweet and spicy notes including the vanilla that I seem to be looking for everywhere lately. The finish was hot and intense. I held each sip in my mouth as long as possible because it gave me heartburn going down every time. I wish I could smell more than ethanol and I wish the finish was less abrasive but while it was in my mouth it was wonderful.

Spicy long lasting taste, strong at 1st then mellows a bit. drank neat

flavor is bold. added a small old limestone ice cube to knock down the proof. i'm a fan of the alligator char. outstanding bourbon.