Really quite… disappointing? Thin, dry, and even a little hotter than I’d expect at only 90-proof, Russell’s Reserve Rye just doesn’t do much for me on its own. It has a nice nose, but the flavor and mouthfeel just aren’t there for me. Fortunately the finish is quite short so it doesn’t linger long. It is becoming apparent that, even as a fan of rye whiskey in general, I may just not be in the pocket for Wild Turkey’s rye expressions. WT 101 Rye is okay, WT Rare Breed Rye is marginally better than WT 101 Rye at twice the cost ($48), and Russell’s Reserve Rye is the worst of the three but somehow the most expensive ($50). I’ve heard very good things about Russell’s Reserve Rye Single Barrel, and still want to try it out, but expectations are low — which is interesting to say about a $80-90 bottle.