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Russell's Reserve 2003
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
July 18, 2021 (edited April 28, 2023)
Neat. Opened yesterday, so almost the neck pour.
I adore this nose. So rich and decadent. The oak is velvety chocolate. Deep, dark cherry. Cinnamon and clove. Vanilla royal icing. Hint of pear. The oak is the main event but it’s surrounded by goodness.
Creamy and oily mouthfeel, like melted ice cream. It’s just milk chocolate, melted ice cream. Matches the nose. Deep, dark cherry. Hint of apple. Vanilla and honey notes on the finish.
Conflicted on this one. It’s so rich and flavorful, the mouthfeel is a knock out. There is a lack of depth and there is nothing too magical on the palate. It’s just a pleasure to drink it but it isn’t an experience. Looking forward to blinding this against WT 17 (the old Master’s Keep). On first impression, I liked the 17 more than this but we’ll see what the blind shows.
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The old 17 is underrated for sure!