Wild Turkey Russell's Reserve
Barrel #24-0890
Warehouse: Tyrone G
Floor: 4

We were lucky enough to get a surprise bonus Russell’s pick last year. As soon as we tasted those samples one of them leapt out. There was something special about it. Sure it had that magical Russell’s chocolate, oak, a little of that classic turkey funk. But this one was different. Very woody with this elusive dark cherry bitterness. Woody on sort of a different level than your typical Tyrone.

We were excited. And it’s always fun to sit with the anticipation that no matter how great something tasted at picking time, it can only get better with several more months in the barrel. The holidays came and went and we had all but forgotten about this unexpected gift, and then we got the call. And all was explain.

SUPER SHORT BARREL!

This is by far the shortest Russell’s we’ve ever gotten, with a total of only 66 bottles!

That explains the super deep woodiness, the tartness and richness of it. Sometimes you just know with those short barrels that it’s something special.