Spirit Of The Week: Russell’s Reserve 13-Year Old Bourbon

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Spirit Of The Week: Russell’s Reserve 13-Year Old Bourbon

(Russell’s Reserve 13-Year Old) “We always look for those rich flavors – caramel, toffee, fruits, and sweeter notes – that define the Russell’s profile. But we also want each release to shine in its own way, which is why you’ll find some releases with bolder, deeper flavors and varying proofs,” Eddie Russell tells Maxim. At the moment the Master Distiller is attempting to explain how Wild Turkey threads the needle between consistency and allowin…