Russell's Reserve 15 Year Bourbon Review!

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[@ninpo1500]

The 13 is still unobtanium... Absolutely can't wait to never find this one too!!

[@coalhair99]

Lol dude, feel it & agree

[@robinhoodOO7]

I see 13 all over for $199.99

[@ninpo1500]

@@robinhoodOO7 where

[@danredwine960]

Walked into my Festival grocery store yesterday, and the lady was putting this on the shelf at msrp. Couldn’t believe it. Saving for a special occasion for sure.

[@devinrietjens9079]

CNF vs. RR15 has to be the next double bass!

[@OZtheShark]

That I want to see!!

[@tickfisher721]

I got two from the distillery this morning. Waited in line for a while but was happy to bring them home👍

[@TheBloody81]

I will absolutely will leave it on the shelf for someone willing to pay over MSRP. I will stick to the RR store picks and happy with that. Great review and cheers!

[@thebigdubnetwork]

What about finding it at MSRP?

[@RaymondShepard-jv5uy]

You will likely never see it at MSRP.

[@markbrooks6788]

Agreed! I've found a few really good rr store pics the past 6 months.

[@coalhair99]

Ditto, i stopped chasing these wallet drainers, just can’t do it.

[@weiwang2080]

@@thebigdubnetworkthat’s another story

[@Plubes]

RR15 vs Generations is the matchup we need

[@ghostshipmurmurs7917]

15 year versus 10 year? Why?

[@FiveStarMan5]

I got lucky late last year by finding a Parkers 10 year rye for SRP, but oh do I wish that luck was saved for a Russell's 15. Fingers crossed. Cheers to your success and that glorious bourbon in front of you!

[@Bearded_Bourbon]

Great review as always, Jason. I’ve already got feelers out and ready for the hunt. Fingers crossed 🤞 Cheers!

[@SawdustNCoffee]

I happily paid $20 for a pour at my Liquor store/ Bourbon Bar. Now I’m committed to finding a bottle. It might be better than Micthers 10 year which is a high bench mark.

[@tjarr311]

Another great review. Thanks, Jason!

[@DavidV-321]

Have been excited for this review! Just hoping it drops in IL.

[@FantasySoldier]

Fortunate to have picked this one up today at MSRP. Will be opening it up next week for my monthly whisky/cigar club. Theme will be best of the quarter, lets see how it does vs some other new releases.

[@b1gsteve251]

It dropped in Wisconsin on Monday and a couple guys had already posted about finding it just out on a store shelf. They obviously wouldn’t say the name or locations. My whiskey bar had it by Wednesday and I had a pour of it that night. I’m turkey through and through and Jason is on the mark with that turkey funk, that “Russell’s magic” from turning knobs on the spirit stills. I don’t have some crazy palate, but it’s definitely better than my calumet 16, and several Nashville barrel company pics I have. Unfortunately, I know I’ll never see a bottle on the shelf at anything near $250.

[@williamparker8318]

Good review Jason. I'm in Kentucky for three more days and would love to find a bottle. Max on this would be 350.00 for me. And I would share it with all my bourbon buddies if I found one. Cheers

[@mikeg4960]

Found this today at a VA ABC random drop. They released a lot here. I got to a store 30 mins after the email went out and there were still 2 left. From what I been reading in local groups is the 250 msrp price is making some ppl pass on it. Which means this batch might be more obtainable for us folks winning to spend msrp

[@thewhiskeyvoyage1]

Excellent review as always Jason C

[@thebigdubnetwork]

I just got the HH18 last week. No doubts about wanting this one if I see it around me. CHEERS

[@mikefrattini1604]

Great review Jason. Was not able to get a Russel 13 without paying a stupid price for it but I did get a poor. The bad thing is that I had it with a pour of George T Stagg which blew it away!

[@ncdorito213]

Love my RR13 B4 and SR CNF. Hopefully will have an opportunity to find one at srp but always tough in NC

[@ericwickstrom3256]

“Punchy” is a great way to describe 13 vs 15. Both are great. Was lucky to grab a 15 today at MSRP. Think I prefer it to the 13 but both are great. Awesome review as always!

[@andrewbergstrom6764]

Thanks for the review Jason! I’ve still got about half a bottle left of my RR13 Batch #2, was fun to hear your thoughts against the RR15. Like some others have said, would love to know what you think of RR15 vs Single Rickhouse CNF.

[@a68freak]

I’m still looking for my first 13 without overpaying secondary. If I see it on the shelf buying all day long, not sure I’m convinced it’s worth secondary for me as you mention it’s thinner and more on the spice side. Thanks Jason may be the closest I get to trying it.

[@SonChivo]

Good stuff man. I'm sure most of us will see it well above 300 for sure.

[@bfactor]

Can't wait for the 5-way blind later this year with RR15, RR13, and all three Single Rickhouse releases.

[@algordon4070]

Love Russell’s! Had the 13 but the 15 is out is my league!

[@michaelthemo5783]

You have the best intro music on KZbin bro. So being 🌊 watered down reduced punch regardless of being higher abv compared to cask strength

[@chriswright5050]

Great review JC

[@dbealby]

Picking mine up Monday. Hope everyone gets one 🙏

[@richard81748]

where you picking it at?

[@OZtheShark]

Thanks for doing this vid!

[@AdAce21]

I would love to try it, and would probably buy it, if I ever see it at MSRP. But we all know that’s never going to happen. I’ll just stick with ECBP C923 when I want something high age. It costs hundreds less and I was fortunate enough to be able to back it up (my area of Long Island NY got them a good 6 months after release, but were selling them as MSRP. Total win!)

[@averagejoeswhiskey]

I’ve been waiting for this, unfortunately I probably won’t see one for under $900. Love the Hardin’s Creek comp, just enjoyed some Clermont, so good!!

[@edglassburn1485]

I really hope I can get a hold of one of these !!

[@alexmayer9556]

Do you feel like the water being added has less to do with proofing it down and more to do with trying to mellow out the oak. A 15 year (minimum) Kentucky product can definitely take on a lot of tannic oak so maybe they proofed it down a little to help with that? Either way, loved the review!

[@TheMashandDrum]

For sure. Whatever reasons Eddie was proofing it down in sure oak and balance was one of them

[@adventuresinpianoing6189]

I just managed to score a bottle at SRP'ish price ($270). I can't wait to try it!

[@noworldforeric]

I had a pour of Russell's 13 on my birthday. My friend bought me a 2oz pour. Was worth every penny of 35$ even if it wasn't my money lol. I think this has to be incredible.

[@javieracosta3439]

Sounds delicious. Price makes me cringe tho...

[@davevogelsang6791]

Really like RR 13 and hope I can get a RR 15. 🥃

[@christopherryan7654]

Sounds great! Will never see.

[@steveh8220]

I'd like to see you compare it to the 2023 Single Rickhouse

[@jonathansantana6239]

The price point around me is why I will never hunt RR 13 or 15 or any other WT product. The alternatives you mentioned are just as expensive and just as allocated. Cheers

[@BrianVaughn]

I'd love to find one but have to faith I'll get one.

[@czrs85]

I'm not going to disagree that Russell's 13 and even maybe this Russell's 15th might be on the different level but some of those Russell's picks for 70ish are just as fantastic. And I'm not looking at $300 plus dollars.

[@garrettorpin6584]

Recently deleted a store pick with friends. They ignored JD SBBP and some Bookers in favor of the RR. Can’t blame em - Turkey has that gooood good

[@czrs85]

​@garrettorpin6584 We all have to accept that just because it says limited doesn't mean we have to pay 200 + for it.

[@TheMashandDrum]

Turkey picks are my favorite values now in bourbon

[@czrs85]

@@TheMashandDrum we can't forget four roses. I will definitely always grab them every chance I get.

[@RK-ow1zg]

Have the 13C DO and 15th… seriously contemplating attempting a trade here

[@tillersbourbonchallenge]

Great Review 👍

[@greircrabtree6940]

Would love to have the opportunity to get one!

[@robertharper2158]

I'm buying it!

[@mrjiggs8]

I do hope to get one. But at that price it would be hard for me to justify a backup... Enjoy... Cheers Everyone 🥃🥃

[@TheDrSpEd]

Nice score!

[@whisk-e-y_problems9075]

Great review, Jason! Now the obvious question: how does it compare to the Single Rick CNF?

[@TheMashandDrum]

That's next

[@brettmchan2855]

Why do I have to love any and all wild turkey special releases?!? I cannot get them and they are outrageous!

[@jr60651]

Hopefully I can find one 🥃

[@Epooch01]

Hype hype hype! Fomo fomo fomo!

[@timfreed1085]

RR15 vs. RR single rickhouse Camp Nelson F NEEDS to be the next double base episode!!!!

[@clintdegen]

I have one at store by me For the low price of 399, I hope it sits forever.

[@Birds-EyeBourbon-or9fy]

Was this already released online? I got the MKT. I want this one too!!!

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Ive still yet to have a bourbon id pay 200 for and i struggle to go over 100 these days. If it was 150 msrp and i saw it for that id bite, but 250 is a hard no from me.

[@nefarious_saint]

What about scotch? Would you pay $200 for a scotch? Have you in the past and if yes, which ones?

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@nefarious_saint no i havent. I prefer bourbon. I do enjoy scotch but i feel similarly. What you get at $150 isnt much different from what you can get for $80

[@nefarious_saint]

@@LeatherDaddy97 I still follow the $10 per year as my max budget for bourbon and scotch. Just picked up the bruichladdich 18 for $166 and it’s at 50%. But I’m done paying secondary prices for stuff like stagg jr, etc. Most great bourbon and scotch are under $100 anyways. Like you said, nothing is really worth the extra oomph after $80.

[@LarryChristy]

Same

[@JamesFarleyMovetoTennessee]

When Jason starts rubbing his face, you know its good

[@jasellsrealtygroup_boston]

😂 dead on!!!

[@Hock3y24k]

my hardins creek is 17 yr 7 months and 149 bucks, come on russels

[@user-kh1ye2pt2h]

I'm sure it's good but there isn't any chance I buy a bottle for $250 when I can get ECBP for $75.

[@tomweber3529]

Jason have you every tried Bib & Tucker Double Oak? I have been told it is better then Woodford Reserve Double Oak. I am new to Bourbons and still have a lot to learn. Thank You in advance for any input you may have.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

I prefer the woodford. The bib and tucker double oak is very dickel profile

[@davidlindsey3530]

So would the profile change with some ice flakes.

[@maxmayeri2174]

It’s $217 wholesale (on 1 case, if you only get 1 bottle from the distributor you pay $2 broken case fee) here in California so the $250 MRSP is hilarious to me

[@Scott-co4dq]

I might be willing to get one at msrp but not willing to go much over that.

[@Rare_Breed27]

Found one for $299 in KY!!

[@billa5289]

Just bought one at MSRP today. This review isn't helping my plan to save it for a special occasion. Nice work!

[@thomascoene8898]

Want to see this against CNF Single Rickhouse! 🦃

[@nickp5511]

Nice! I thought I would never get RR13 but ended up getting 2 bottles and RR CNF Rickhouse and I managed to get 3 bottles! Never know! I bought single barrel pick this week for 75.00 bucks and it’s better than the 13yr and really close to the Rickhouse, going back tomorrow for a back up! Cheers!

[@umami0247]

Won't ever see it or buy it but I'm sure it's pretty good.

[@davidjohnson8930]

Depends on what batch of russels 13 you are talking about.

[@redbrook20]

RR15 went from a probable to a will buy, if I can find it at or close to MSRP. I live in OH so I’m sure the taters are already lining up. I’ll be interested to see where it settles on secondary. Initial prices will be crazy but expecting it to come down, just how much?

[@RK-ow1zg]

I doubt it with this one. This is basically Pappy 15 from a different distillery.

[@eugenenassif]

Fun fact, this isn't a highly allocated whiskey in IA (state control). Fingers crossed, I get one or two. Turkey is my favorite

[@user-ob9os7ze6q]

I want that hat. Where did you get it?

[@nateduncan7089]

I'm not holding my breath. I wasn't able to even snag a Russells 13 until batch 3. I would happily pay msrp for it but the secondary guys have been definitely all over this one and I am not dropping 700 or 800 for it.

[@nickentros]

Took me like 2 years to find a RR13 for reasonable

[@dethvader5261]

I haven't even been able to sniff one yet

[@zoolander221]

Damn, nuff said, cheers, go Phils

[@TheBeardedBourbonGuy]

What glass are you using?

[@jasonczfan8658]

I’ve haven’t even had the 13 year yet as I refuse to pay what is asked for it. I doubt I’ll ever try this one either

[@BuddyFulton]

Haven't found the 13 yet, or not willing to pay the marked up price!

[@jaypenha5352]

Ya know…..and this just proves to me why i have switched to Rums. I can get a premium good sipping rum that is 18 YEARS OLD for like less than $80. I am definitely a bourbon guy, but alot of these are just outside my price range. i have never tried any russels reserve, and i should probably try their 12 year. I can get that at total wine and more for less than $70!

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Where the hell did you get this a week before it's release?

[@YoJimBo851610]

Just noticed all the RR13 are the same proof

[@brettmchan2855]

I want a single rickhouse so bad that is one of my favorite pours I have ever had! I have a weller full proof and a few hundred dollars if anyone has one in the louisville area hahaga

[@tonylopez6213]

Calumet 15 and 16?

[@TheMashandDrum]

Good call

[@dkfromthebay]

While totally fine bourbons, these won't even get you anywhere close other than the age statement

[@KennethRathburn]

RR15 vs Single Rickhouse CNF vs ECBP C923 vs 2023 GTS (I know you have one lol)

[@jasonhunt2909]

It seems to have only dropped in Wisconsin. Where did you get lucky & find one?

[@TheMashandDrum]

Buddy of mine found one in Maryland and sent it.

[@jasonhunt2909]

@@TheMashandDrum No way! I live in MD. I haven’t heard of any dropping here yet. Hmmmm

[@B1gC4st]

But it won't hit a single shelf in Arizona...pricing should also be based on cost to barrel and then barrel loss. See Garrison Cowboy pricing.

[@philc1884]

Nice review, J! The price on this and the 13 are crazy. I just did a WT tasting: RR6yr rye, 2 Priv Brl Store picks (Tyr Q & B), both Rare Breeds brbn and rye, 101 SiB rye store pick, KY Spirit and RR 13 btch 4. Of the 20 beginner to well seasoned attendees, no one was super impressed or picked the 13 as their fave. The KY Spirit and Rare Breed Rye won (at aprx a fifth of the price). Go figure. It's all just so nuanced and hype ridden. Cheers!

[@johnwhiskey1152]

Agreed pricing has gotten way out of control. Big bourbon saw the scam pricing some craft and sourced whiskey was charging and followed suit.

[@philc1884]

@@johnwhiskey1152 Well, the whole BT line and several others have been silly much longer than any crafts but yea, covid added to a lot of it : )

[@michaeldoyle8918]

Triple Bass: RR15 vs CNF vs Generations

[@jasellsrealtygroup_boston]

Lets goooooo!

[@terrencemcdermott5840]

I’ve had to rein it in, so 250 is out of my ballpark. I’m a big turkey fan, but just can’t pull the trigger. Also you aren’t helping! Haha!! 😂

[@ashythedon]

How the heck do you get a hold of these bottles!?! I can’t even find a Russell’s Reserve SiB Private Select

[@jasonhunt2909]

Really? What state do you live in?

[@ashythedon]

@@jasonhunt2909 NE FL. Crappy selection

[@inkynate9372]

He has one of the biggest whiskey review channels on youtube, that's how. lol

[@sandeepcheema8279]

Sounds good to me but will I ever see it??🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@jamcroixx]

No , it's unobtanium. However, if you have the $$$$... Maybe.

[@user-fh4hv4nc1k]

I'd pay it but can never find the 13, so I'm sure it'll be the same for the 15.

[@randc47]

If I find one….i wont. But if I do, I’ll buy one.

[@96millyman]

Ohhhh lawd!

[@codyburgess7034]

I must start a successful whiskey tube

[@StevenScone]

My unicorn along with Jack Daniels coy hill, ill never get.

[@877-MASH-NOW]

WHISKEY CHEERS 😎

[@ramzivareldzis5477]

If I find one for 250 dollars 😮 I’ll snatch it big time 😂

[@whiskeywithe7907]

Daaam I still haven't even found bottle of 13yr here in Australia, now I have another one to hunt for...if anyone finds any ...grab me one and let me know .sounds delicious 😅 🤤🥃🙏cheers for your review ..oh my poor wallet is gonna hate me ..another turkey to hunt for😢😂

[@apeekintime]

Haven't watched it yet but I'll go ahead and guess - Glowing reviews. Always because bias. Love YT bourbon channels and the fluff they spew. But in all honestly, this is probably a killer bottle. Russels store picks are some of my favorite whiskey. I hope they still release some 13 and drop the price. Haven't seen the MSRP but these bottles shouldn't be more than $170 IMO.