Russell's Reserve OR Rare Breed! If You Can ONLY Buy ONE Which ONE and Why❓️

[@mybourbonjourney]

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[@Jack-kt8bs]

For me it the Russell's as well. I have both on the shelf👍👍

[@mybourbonjourney]

Cheers and thanks for watching and sharing 🥃

[@Jack-kt8bs]

I have Both. The rare breed is a daily drinker. And the Russells is my Friday weekend joy. The Russells would be my Pick.

[@mybourbonjourney]

Cheers Jack and thanks for watching and sharing your experiences! 🥃

[@SuperPackFan83]

It’s very mood dependent for me, I love both so much. Generally, I’m going to choose the Russell’s single barrel as well but it’s $70 in my market and Rare Breed is $50 so for the price, I think Rare Breed is the way to go

[@mybourbonjourney]

Thanks for watching and sharing! Cheers 🥃

[@shawnmahoney8870]

Currently in Indianapolis I can find WT Rare Breed slightly easier ….at 51.98 Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel takes a little more hunting……but still eventually findable…… at 56.99. Amazingly enough I got these at my local Sam’s Club, which has a varying inventory monthly. Curious enough I stumbled into William Larue Weller 2024 for 119.00.

[@mybourbonjourney]

Hey Shawn, tnanks for watching and sharing your experiences! Also, nice find on the WLW and at SRP, even better! Cheers 🥃

[@nickp5511]

Russell’s single barrel especially if it’s a pick!

[@mybourbonjourney]

Cheers buddy 🥃

[@jimbograves1576]

Rare Breed is great, always consistant, just pure bourbon. A little harsh at 116 proof. The 1st RR i got tasted like bubble gum, but the 2nd bottle was fantastic. Just goes to show single barrels vary but i'll take my chances with the RR.

[@mybourbonjourney]

Hey Jim, thanks for watching and sharing your experiences! Cheers 🥃

[@davidhargest9889]

I definitely lean towards the Russell's. I feel like Rare Breed is always good but sometimes Russell's can be spectacular.

[@mybourbonjourney]

Agree with you 💯% Cheers and thanks for watching 🥃

[@osamashatat]

Yes

[@mybourbonjourney]

Great answer! 🥃

[@timmorton2307]

Neither are readily available in Vermont. RR 10year is on the shelves here.

[@mybourbonjourney]

It sounds like Vermont may nit be tge place to be, lol. I appreciate you watching and sharing, Cheers 🥃

[@timmorton2307]

@@mybourbonjourney yes, NO ONE come to Vermont :)

[@merxbpr]

Rare Breed. Cheaper and more accessible and always a great pour with consistent taste and 1uality.

[@mybourbonjourney]

No argument from me on that! Love the pour

[@davidsaul2707]

Price and availability should have nothing to do with how you judge something. Based on that mindset one could say “I really like Russells reserve single barrel but it cost $60 and I can get Evan Williams bottled and bond for $15 so I like Evan Williams better”. Completely flawed and invalid logic.

[@dneuens]

Rare Breed is very good on its own but I find it falls apart when I directly compare it to most things. The Russell’s products stand up far more, especially some of the picks I’ve had. It’s worth a few extra bucks to get a Russell’s pick vs Rare Breed IMO.

[@mybourbonjourney]

I'm in your camp on that! I really enjoy Rare Breed but up against Russell's SB, it didn't hold up for me. Cheers and thanks for watching 🥃

[@pknipp71]

Agree 💯 on the Russell's SB

[@mybourbonjourney]

Cheers 🥃 thanks for watching and sharing!

[@brianoverbay7210]

Both great, but Single Barrel for me.

[@mybourbonjourney]

No argument from this guy! Both winners though. Cheers and thanks for watching 🥃

[@WVBourbonGuy]

If it's a pick they I got with RR in my area RR is about 15 doll hairs higher they RB. So for the money I'd go with RB.

[@mybourbonjourney]

I can appreciate that! Thanks for watching and commenting 🥃

[@robertbugh1798]

I love both. Russell's is better depending on the rickhouse it came from. But Rare Breed is just a great bourbon. I've blended the two bottles together to make an amazing blend, making two great bottles when done. I can't lose!!

[@robertbugh1798]

Also, my Rare Breed NCF bottle has beat every Russell's pick I've tasted so far.

[@mybourbonjourney]

That's interesting! Thanks for watching and sharing. Cheers 🥃

[@mybourbonjourney]

I've not had a chance to taste the NCF one yet, always wondered if that had a huge effect or changed the mouth feel and ir texture of it. Cheers 🥃

[@topdog3781]

Russells 100% don’t even have to think about it 🥃🥃🥃🥃

[@mybourbonjourney]

I know you're a Russell's guy! Cheers John, thanks for watching buddy

[@StevenScone]

Alabama is an ABC State. RB is 50 and easy to get. Russels SiB is 70 and not as easy. RB is the easy choice. It is also what I pit all my tastings up against.

[@mybourbonjourney]

Appreciate you sharing, that's very interesting to see and hear! Cheers 🥃

[@ericgarvin5678]

Russell’s

[@SHHDADDYSWORKN]

Although at private liquor stores here in WA, rare breed is like 90 bucks after tax and honestly haven't seen standard Russell's sib outside of the military bases. Wa really is stealing from their residents!

[@mybourbonjourney]

That's really too bad to hear that! Cheers and thanks for watching 🥃

[@johnnymarinarasauce]

In Canada/Montreal I can get Rare Breed but not Russell’s Reserve.

[@mybourbonjourney]

I guess that makes your decision so a little easier! It's a great bottle, for sure. Cheers, and thanks for watching and commenting!

[@WhispyWoods.]

I love the idea of this new series! Can’t wait to see more. From pair I’d go with the Rare Breed. I like the blended aspect and the proof. Cheers 🥃

[@mybourbonjourney]

I completely understand, both are great and there is no wrong answer. Cheers 🥃

[@RandalErickson-hb5vr]

The RRSB all day long. Even better if you can get the private barrel

[@mybourbonjourney]

At times it definitely can be! Cheers 🥃

[@toddtipton2857]

RB

[@mybourbonjourney]

Cheers 🥃

[@williamharvey124]

Both are great, both are fairly priced. Rare Breed is far easier for me to find, probably on a scale of 5:1. I will always have a Russel's Reserve on the shelf and will buy a new one before I empty on. Not necessarily the case with Rare Breed, since I can find it at any time. If I only bought one, definitely the Russel's.

[@Jared40]

I am going with Russels Single Barrel never had a bad one. Rare Breed is good just prefer RR 🥃👍🏻

[@mybourbonjourney]

I'm with you on it being head to head, but that's just me. Cheers buddy 🥃

[@TheReal_DeanD]

Rare breed for me. Just so good for me and my friends when they come over.

[@mybourbonjourney]

No argument from me, I love them both for different reasons! Cheers buddy thanks for watching and sharing 🥃

[@KENNYMULE]

Russells all day long

[@mybourbonjourney]

Cheers and thanks for watching and commenting 🥃

[@tomgregson1999]

Russells for me and can be found for $10 cheaper than the rare breed in Australia

[@mybourbonjourney]

Interesting! Thanks for watching and sharing! Cheers 🥃

[@oldfarmshow]

👍❤️

[@brooksreed9609]

RR all day, I love the uniqueness of single barrel picks, RB will always be that consistent Turkey

[@mybourbonjourney]

100% agree 👍

[@AlwaysChamps]

I prefer RR, but can’t go wrong with either. Cheers!

[@permanentfitness1919]

oooh - I like this idea I keep several bottles in the $18-$35 range in stock, but typically only have maybe 3-5 bottles above $45, so this is up my alley. *The TW near me has the Rare Breed at $56 and the Russel's at $85, which kind of makes up my mind for me, unfortunately.

[@mybourbonjourney]

Thanks for watching and sharing, Cheers 🥃

[@SHHDADDYSWORKN]

If the picks were same price as rare breed or like 5 bucks more. I'd pick the single barrel, but rare breed is 45 bones flat for me and standard Russell's are 57. So rare breed everytime!

[@mybourbonjourney]

I appreciate that! Cheers and thanks for watching 🥃

[@thomasanderson2870]

Rare breed is $50 in michigan, easier to find than Russell's single barrel which is over $10 more. In my area anyway. 🥃😉👍Cheers

[@mybourbonjourney]

Your decision is made a little easier then. Cheers and thanks for watching 🥃

[@Birds-EyeBourbon]

We are in a down economy! Good concept, my brother 🥃🤘🏼🥃✌🏼🥃

[@mybourbonjourney]

Thanks for watching brother! Appreciate it. Cheers 🥃

[@roscoejenkins4221]

It they're both the same price I'm going Russell's, but considering in the DC area, Russell's is about 15 to 20 more, more I'll take Rare breed

[@umami0247]

Tough one here I like both of these and their rye versions as well. I’d have to flip a coin honestly and then I’d have regrets about that. Cost wise the Rare breed bourbon is the winner. In my area it’s 48 and the single Russell is 67. Great show. Enjoy!!🥃🥃🥃

[@mybourbonjourney]

It's very interesting to see how the process really differ amongst all the different areas and how big of a,gap and availability there really is. I guess I consider myself lucky with Turkey. Cheers 🥃

[@johnk2906]

I have to go with Rare Breed. A consistent tasting from bottle to bottle. The single barrel can be different from barrel to barrel. I do love the single barrel.

[@mybourbonjourney]

I can appreciate that! Cheers and thanks for watching and sharing 🥃

[@christopherm.2413]

RR SB in VA is going for 67.99 and RB is going for 52. RB is consistent and always available, so i gotta go with RB. Cheers, Scott.. 🥃

[@mybourbonjourney]

It's good stuff, no argument from me on that! Cheers buddy and thanks for watching 🥃

[@whiskeyriffslounge]

Great idea on this series. For me it would be RR

[@mybourbonjourney]

Good choice! No wrong answers though! Cheers 🥃

[@eddeppenbrook4188]

Rare Breed is 55 and Russel’s is 80 by me. Always have both but prefer the Rare Breed for the price.

[@TheDrSpEd]

Great idea for a series! I'd go with the Rare Breed. I have had better, more consistent experiences with Rare Breed than the RR SiB. Both are readily available in my area. Rare Breed is less expensive here, too.

[@mybourbonjourney]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts, Cheers 🥃

[@rogerreese7624]

Hi Scott. Love this idea. I actually did a blind tonight because I wasn't sure what my answer would be. RB is one of my daily sippers but I have RRSB on hand as well. RB was my choice but it wasn't a slam dunk. I love both and they're easy to get here in Ohio. So RB is my choice by a slim margin. Cheers! Looking forward to the next one!

[@mybourbonjourney]

Cheers Roger, it was a fun blind I know I had a good tine with it. Cheers and thanks for watching 🥃

[@romansailer8052]

Blinds are interesting, sure. But a detailed head to head is a great format. Keep on keepin on.

[@mybourbonjourney]

Cheers Roman, appreciate you watching and your comment 🥃

[@danieldovidio6326]

It's got to be the Russell's...I love the anticipation of opening a new bottle. I've never been disappointed with the single barrel. But no disrespect to Rear Bread. I always have an open bottle with a back up on the shelf. Love your channel Scott!

[@jasondangelo6659]

I love Russel’s single barrel, it’s always around $80 near me. Wish I could find it at $55. Usually get Rare Breed for the $50 range, lately.

[@89sooner]

If there is a new store pick in town, the decision is easy…the Russell’s, and as I usually have one or two, I don’t think I’ve ever had the shelfer RR. I wonder is those barrels are curated to the same standard as those in the single barrel program? Love me some Rare Breed though….it tends to win the classic RB/1920 face off for me.

[@BrianVaughn]

My preference is Russell's single barrel over the Rare Breed. Unfortunately I can't get the single barrel locally. The newest bottling of Rare Breed is an improvement over the old bottle in my opinion.

[@Jared40]

You should do one of Jack Daniels Single Barrel Select vs Jack Daniels Bonded 🥃

[@mybourbonjourney]

Hey buddy, I could definitely do that. Sounds like a fun one. Cheers 🥃

[@drrobert8678]

I'm going to enjoy this series. Both available here. I'd have to go with WTRB. I have nothing against RRSB at all, it's always been good. But when both bottles are here (WTRB is currently on the next shopping list), I'll reach for the WTRB more often. Price being $13 cheaper for the WT may play a psychological factor in it also. Cheers Scott!

[@mybourbonjourney]

I get it and typically for me $20 one way or the other can be the deciding factor. If it's within that range, I buy what I like more. Cheers and thanks for watching and commenting 🥃

[@LP23D6]

I am going to say Rare Breed. I have a couple Russel's but no SB. I need to revisit the Russel's I have but I remember I wasn't wowed. I have quite a few Rare Breed bottles that are very good to the point of being exceptional.

[@mistermom310]

I've only had RR 10 not the SB. I do love WT RB. I'll gladly sip either. I'd have to go with the WT RB until I can try the RR SB.

[@jeffwinbush5039]

It's the Rare Breed for me. It's not a close call. I get everything I need and want in a bourbon from the Rare Breed.

[@mybourbonjourney]

If that's what you like and it sounds like it's your bourbon then get it every time. Cheers buddy!