Russell's Reserve 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye

Distillery Notes:

The brainchild of Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell, this small-batch rye represents the Russells’ take on the perfect 6-year-old rye. Bottled at 90 proof in hand-selected barrels, it delivers a crisp, lively taste with a uniquely smooth finish. The combination of oaky sweetness with a hint of vanilla is best enjoyed in a Manhattan.

Tasting Notes:

• COLOR: Deep mahogany
• AROMA: Robust nose with notes of roasted almonds, vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon
• TASTE: Complex allspice, pepper, and almond flavors
• FINISH: Smooth, long and lingering with rye spice and dried fruit

Awards/Reviews:

Platinum - Ascot Awards 2022

“This tastes like a classic rye steeped in oak, with bright citrus, and spicy pepper on the palate, concluding with a long and sweet finish to cool things off.”

93 Points – Gold Medal – Exceptional, 2018 Beverage Tasting Institute

95 Points – Extraordinary, 2017 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

92 Points, Top 100 Spirits 2015 - Wine Enthusiast 

"The warm and fruity scent is reminiscent of fresh apples drizzled with caramel. On the palate, spicy cinnamon leads, softening to caramel midpalate and finishing with sizzling cinnamon, clove and cayenne pepper. Adjusted with water, a saline note emerges, creating a pleasing salted caramel-like sipper."

 90 Points - Whisky Advocate

"Fresh and grain-forward on the nose, with orange slices, lemon peel, and a hint of pineapple. Very sweet and honeyed on the front palate with chocolate custard, pepper spice, and toasted oak, accented by bright notes of fresh citrus. A mid-length finish offers the sweetness of lemon cream pie and lots of spice at the back. Steady and flavorful progression of balanced sweetness and spice, a rock-solid rye."