12 at the original distillery — the specific cask whose spirit proved so smooth and distinctive that it became the benchmark recipe for all future production

where many producers age their blends only to the four-year legal minimum or slightly beyond

Smoked brisket or pulled pork complements the bourbon's oak and leather undertones

Aroma: Brown sugar and grain lead on the nose

and refreshingly crisp

Russells Reserve 10 Year 750ML anejo 12 at the original distilleryRussell's Reserve 10 Year 750ML is a small batch Kentucky straight bourbon aged a minimum of ten years, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV). This expression earned Gold at both the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition and the ASCOT Awards, recognition that underscores the depth achieved through a decade of maturation in deeply charred American oak. Quick Facts: ABV: 45% (90 proof) Origin: Kentucky, USA Age: 10 Years Distillery: Wild Turkey Distillery