Russell’s Reserve “K&L Exclusive – Cedar Brook” (Warehouse TY-K, Level 5) Single Barrel #24-0078 Kentucky Straight Bourbon (750ml)

$74.99

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This gorgeous barrel of 8-year-old Russell’s Reserve was distilled on September 14th, 2015, and bottled just before its 9th birthday in 2024. Aged on the fifth floor in Tyrone’s excellent warehouse K, the higher elevation and different warehouse strongly contrasts the other “younger” barrel from this series. These four barrels, we affectionately refer to as the Water Ways series, highlight the many small streams and rivers that meander around the distillery and ultimate flow into the neighboring Kentucky River. Cedar Brook is a particularly relevant name for the area, as it was once the name of a local distillery that operated outside of Lawrenceburg. Now the only distiller in the area is the wonderful Wild Turkey and this doozy of a barrel is no exception. It’s always striking to appreciate just how good these barrels can be at only 8 years of age, but we always forget that the flag ship product, which was quite well regarded in its day, was the old Wild Turkey 8 year 101 proof. Now we expect our bourbon to be older, yet 8 years seems often to be the sweet spot. Here we have the perfect balance between dense red Turkey fruit and earthy herbal barrel spice. A sweet and savory one that will scratch the itch of so many Turkey lovers without a doubt.

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