Whisky
Straight Bourbon Bourbon
/ Russell's Reserve • Kentucky, United States • 57.4% ABV

Russell’s Reserve 13 Year

7.8
Score out of 10 Based on 82 reviews Latest review
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AI Sensory Summary

"Reviewers describe the aroma as featuring vanilla, stone and dark fruits, baking spices, caramel, and confectionary notes alongside oak. On the palate, they report flavors of vanilla, caramel, dark chocolate, and fruit layered over oak, spice, and a viscous mouthfeel. The finish is noted for oak, leather, vanilla, and spice, though reviewers disagree on its duration, with some calling it lengthy and others describing it as medium or wishing it lasted longer. Additionally, while multiple reviewers find the whiskey remarkably smooth for its high proof, others emphasize an assertive heat, alcohol burn, and drying tannins."

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Distillery Note

114.8 Proof (barrel proof).

Russell’s Reserve 13 Year

Russell’s Reserve 13 Year

Whisky ·Straight Bourbon ·Bourbon · 57.4%
Russell's Reserve · Kentucky, United States
7.8
/ 10 from 82 reviews Latest review
Community score
No community reviews yet (0/5)
Why people like it, or don't
AI Summary

"Reviewers describe the aroma as featuring vanilla, stone and dark fruits, baking spices, caramel, and confectionary notes alongside oak. On the palate, they report flavors of vanilla, caramel, dark chocolate, and fruit layered over oak, spice, and a viscous mouthfeel. The finish is noted for oak, leather, vanilla, and spice, though reviewers disagree on its duration, with some calling it lengthy and others describing it as medium or wishing it lasted longer. Additionally, while multiple reviewers find the whiskey remarkably smooth for its high proof, others emphasize an assertive heat, alcohol burn, and drying tannins."

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Taste Profile

114.8 Proof (barrel proof).
Flavor DNA
The Ideal Moment
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Flavor Drivers

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Character Drivers

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Consensus Check

Key findings

Loved for

  • Smoky
  • Charred
  • Ash
  • Smooth
  • Bite
  • Subtle

Criticized for

  • Tobacco
  • Allspice
  • Nutmeg
  • Bright
  • Rich
  • Funky

Flavor profile

  • Sweet & Confectionery vanilla, caramel, sweet 57/82
  • Woody & Roasted oak, toasted, oaky 51/82
  • Fruity fruit, cherry, citrus 42/82
  • Spicy & Herbal spice, cinnamon, clove 41/82
  • Cereal & Nutty rye, corn, barley 33/82

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