{"product_id":"russell-s-reserve-13-year-eddie-s-45th-anniversary","title":"Russell’s Reserve 13-Year Bourbon Eddie’s 45th Anniversary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussell's Reserve 13 Year Old returns for Spring 2026 with a commemorative label honoring Master Distiller Eddie Russell's 45th anniversary, bottled at a barrel proof of 60.6% (121.2 proof).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis limited release marks 45 years of Eddie Russell's work at Wild Turkey Distilling Co. in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. What began in 1981 as a summer job became a lifelong calling, and today Eddie stands as a Hall of Fame Master Distiller whose approach has helped shape modern bourbon. Russell's Reserve itself was first created by Eddie to honor his father, Jimmy Russell, making this anniversary edition a continuation of a deeply personal family tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to Eddie's philosophy of bottling the truest expression of the barrel, the Spring 2026 batch is hand-selected and matured to draw out deep, layered flavor. Bottled uncut at barrel proof and shaped by the character of this production season, it delivers a rich, full-bodied pour built for sipping and sharing. Explore more allocated and rare releases in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla and oak moving into brown sugar and coffee, with a distinct orange peel note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright cherry and citrus, followed by nutmeg and allspice, with a sweet cola note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long, with caramel, toffee, and hints of oak tannin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60.6% (121.2 Proof, Barrel Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWild Turkey Distilling Co.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring 2026 Limited Release — Eddie Russell 45th Anniversary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the Spring 2026 Russell's Reserve 13 Year special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt carries a commemorative label marking Master Distiller Eddie Russell's 45th anniversary at Wild Turkey Distilling Co., and it's a hand-selected, barrel-proof batch bottled at 121.2 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release is bottled uncut at barrel proof: 60.6% ABV, or 121.2 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I drink a barrel-proof bourbon like this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 121.2 proof it's rewarding neat, and a few drops of water or a single ice cube will open up the aromatics without losing its full-bodied character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an allocated release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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