Russell's Reserve - 2002 Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Russell's Reserve 2002 is the first non-chill filtered barrel proof bourbon released by the brand. The release is comprised of 25 barrels that had been aging in Wild Turkey's offsite Camp Nelson rickhouses for 15 years. It's a sequel to Russell's Reserve 1998 with similar packaging.
Nose: Toasted vanilla, bananas foster, maple syrup, spicy oak, caramel chews, pecan, polished leather, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, rich herbal/floral spice, hints of ripe citrus & mint
Taste: Rich caramel-maple, vanilla extract, deep-charred oak, English toffee, brown sugar, heavy baking spice, blood orange, hints of dark chocolate, walnut shell & black pepper
Finish: Vanilla bean, molasses, sweet & spicy oak, cocoa powder, polished leather, black pepper, faint zesty citrus
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