Review #169: Russell’s Reserve 15 yr
Review #169: Russell’s Reserve 15 yr MASH BILL: 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF: 117.2 AGE: 15 yrs COST: $250 SRP for 750mL bottle ( I’m reviewing a sample.) If you’re new to bourbon and haven’t heard about Russel’s Reserve 15 year before, welcome! For the rest of you degenerates, this needs no introduction. As a matter of fact, I’m way late to the party. Reviewed neat in a Glencairn. APPEARANCE: A slightly golden, dark oak (1.7); viscous and oily looking on the side of the glass. NOSE: Well…by the smell alone, I think I’ve been missing out. This is rich as all get out. It’s sweet, tannic, and spicy, all at the same time. Candied pecans with a warm butterscotch drizzle, dark butter caramel and stewed red fruit. There’s a minty note that accompanies a black cherry note, and toasted vanilla abound. A deep oak note, myrrh, chamomile, black tea, spicy dark tobacco, and a hint of orange citrus. The more I nose this I get Fernet. PALATE: Oh shit…yeah, I’ve bee...
