Russell's Reserve Single Barrel

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Russell's Reserve Single Barrel

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In this video I will be reviewing Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon.
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@kpclemens 8 ай бұрын

Big Russel’s fan here and I agree with most of what you said to describe it. The store picks are way better and I’ve got two shelfers that are night and day apart so I’m finding it’s lucky of the draw with them with the exception of store picks

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

I have a few store picks as well and they are better than the standard release of the single barrel reserve.

@davevogelsang6791 8 ай бұрын

Russell’s Select store picks are so good. 🥃

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

I have a few and each one is very good. Better than the bottle I reviewed in this video.

@lyacoubian 8 ай бұрын

Being a single barrel whiskey, batch variations are expected. The bottle I own comes across as rich, creamy and a cinnamon/Vanilla Crème Brûlée explosion in my mouth. For me it's a splendid pour and a must-have sipper.

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

Wow! That sounds amazing. I have a single barrel pick that I just purchased from Trevors Liquor here in Phoenix and it's one of my favorite RR bottles I have.

@Pogue4 8 ай бұрын

Man I watch a lot of whiskey vids these days as I'm new and learning and I have to say your details are amazing just great vids.

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

Thanks. I really appreciate your feedback. I hope you are enjoying your journey so far. Cheers!

@samueld1 8 ай бұрын

I find non disclosed single barrels to be highly variable across most brands. I usually don't touch them anymore without a taste. Old Forester and Four Roses have the same variance. I'll stick to Rare Breed.

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

Fair assessment and I agree.

@hombreleon 8 ай бұрын

I’m a big fan of the RR Single Barrels, but it’s been a while since I’ve opened a new bottle. I’m also a fan of Rare Breed and RR 10 year, but the Wild Turkey 101 has just been ok. 🤷‍♂️ I’ll have to try a newer bottle of the Single Barrel to see what I think. I was expecting a much higher rating (4+), but bottles and palates vary. Nice job as always. 👍🏼

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

I have a single barrel pick that is fantastic. If that was reviewed it would have been up there around 3.9

@FantasySoldier 8 ай бұрын

I commented on the other video about how Russell's 10 showed well in a 12 bottle 10yr bourbon blind. That result impressed me so much that I'm trying to squeeze in another one of my whiskey/cigar clubs with a Wild Turkey theme, to blind a lot of their offerings. I already have Jack Daniels set up for next Saturday and Heaven Hill for January. February is best of 2023 tournament before the Super bowl game.

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great group you have going. Are you the person that supplies all the alcohol or do others chip in? Let me know the results of the flights. Sounds like they will all be great!

@FantasySoldier 8 ай бұрын

@@whiskeyisajourney I usually supply the alcohol and they chip in for food. Some of them chip in money for the booze as well, but I never ask for that. Last month, one guy came up with the idea of raffling off a bottle to raise money for the tastings.

@umami0247 8 ай бұрын

One of my favorites I’m a big WT fan and I’ll take the single barrel over the Ten year every day of the week. Though I’d go rare breed over the Russell’s. But it’s a palate thing as is the case with whiskey some like a certain brand and others don’t. Personal preference that’s how it works.

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

I'm with you on the Rare Breed. I prefer it over this as well.

@graveshotx 8 ай бұрын

The single barrel non-store pick RR I have is caramel, orange and cherry. Pretty enjoyable really, if a little simple. My guess is they put the skipped SBs into this line

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

All of the store picks I have of the RR are better than this one. I still like it, but it's not as good as the others. Oh well. Cheers!

@kevinnordby4808 8 ай бұрын

Nice review Peter! I’m on my second Russell’s store pick and I fully agree with your tasting notes however I favor a woody bourbon to a dessert sweet bourbon. I would favor a Knob Creek 12 or Store pick to this for sure.

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

I think i have a RR and KC in my blind samples. That will be an interesting matchup when it comes up.

@dattexboy 4 ай бұрын

The store picks are the way to go on these as the variations on the single barrel varies too much to get a consistent bottle every time. I love some of my bottle and I like some of them but I don’t hate them at all.

@whiskeyisajourney 4 ай бұрын

If you like the store picks then tune in for tomorrows video. I am doing a flight fight of all Russell's Reserve bottles. Cheers!

@kingkrow420 8 ай бұрын

Love love love all the Russell products. Wish I could get my hands on the entire line and 100 store picks lol

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

That would be quite the collection. I got the Russell's 13 this year and did not think much of it. I went back to it the other day and oh man is it good! I guess it needed to open up a little. Cheers!

@garondugas5853 6 ай бұрын

I got lucky enough to get one of these last month. Your right an ice cube really opens this juice up. I was very impressed.

@whiskeyisajourney 6 ай бұрын

I got a store pick from Trevor's Liquor here in town and it's one of my favorite bottles I have of RR.

@turcotte5 8 ай бұрын

Is that a "Fresh Clean Threads" t-shirt? I love mine and have em in all different colors.

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

No I'm going with prAna T-shirts these days

@gregflores5839 8 ай бұрын

I like the 10 yr better . Good info on your channel 👍

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate that feedback. Cheers!

@Jack-kt8bs 28 күн бұрын

I HAVE YET TO FIND SOMETHING THAT I ENJOY DRINKING MORE❤

@whiskeyisajourney 28 күн бұрын

I have a few single barrels that I enjoy very much. They certainly can hold their own. Cheers!

@hakanforsling7118 2 ай бұрын

What is the rye mash bill

@whiskeyisajourney 2 ай бұрын

51% rye, 37% corn, and 12% malted barley.

@cuba1266 8 ай бұрын

I never met a person who knocked Russels Reserve.

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

I have a few RR single barrel picks that I like much more than this bottle. It's good, but not my favorite profile.

@durzagon88 3 ай бұрын

Disliked alot I have tried but got a camp Nelson one that I love that is 8 years old.

@whiskeyisajourney 3 ай бұрын

Nice! I picked up a store pick from CN-E and enjoy it very much.

@cuba1266 8 ай бұрын

That’s the problem with reviews . Also never heard honeydew profile on any bourbons . You gotta find someone with your palate . Nobody is better than Jon C

@whiskeyisajourney 8 ай бұрын

I'm not sure I know Jon C