This Might Be THE BEST Bourbon of 2024!

Don't miss out on the best bourbon of the year! Check out our review of Russel's Reserve 15 Year and see why it's a must-try for bourbon enthusiasts. #bourbonreview #bestbourbon #RussellsReserve
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[@aarongreenwood9371]

A buddy and I had a pour of the RR 15 at the Wild Turkey distillery this past weekend. OMG! I got vanilla custard on the front with the cherry, tobacco, and typical WT spice absolutely BLASTING in on the mid and finish. We also got the opportunity to meet Jimmy Russell while we were there. We told him that we’d just tried the 15 year. He smiled and said “good, but don’t get used to it”. LOL. What a cool day.

[@rayfisher5407]

These two guys are top notch, entertaining, and giving us the inside information on which bottles are good and which is so so. Saving us money in the long run....keep up the great job guys we appreciate what your doing

[@thomasdiehl3368]

I just met Jimmy Russell last week at the distillery, great honor. This year will be his 75th year at the master distiller at WT, and I was told something special is coming out in October to commemorate the event. I was also lucky another to get to sample the Master's Keep Unforgotten while there, wow is all I can say. too bad I will never even see another one of those!

[@danielsavage9811]

Been hearing this everywhere!! But too rich for my blood… 😢

[@familyreiss5923]

I was fortunate enough to purchase a pour of the Russell’s 15 at Wild Turkey this weekend and it was the best pour I had all weekend on the bourbon trail. Probably the best pour I’ve had in years!

[@B-Easy78]

Trent…. What a description to explain the taste and experience! Kudos to you for your phenomenal imagination. I have a bottle and I was not going to open it for fear of not being able to get another one. I’m DEFINITELY going to open it now. I must treat myself to all the rave on this bottle.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

I don't mind when people say I don't like Wild Turkey. That is more turkey for the rest of us.

[@ibdam1]

Totally agree 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@RossMalagarie]

I know its insane to me, between Russel's 10yr and Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Wild Turkey has more than that but those are good enough for me

[@gUiTaRkiNg001]

I’ve tried Rare Breed and it just had this weird aftertaste! Maybe it was a bad batch or something?! Or maybe just my pallet

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

@gUiTaRkiNg001 - beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And taste is far more subjective than sight. I think Rare Breed is the single best value in whiskey with perhaps the time I daw Laphroaig 10 for under $30 at a Phoenix Costco.

[@MidwestUTV]

Kurt, would you guys be interested in doing a video on the misconception of whiskey aging in an opened bottle? It seems a lot of folks out there think that after a bottle is opened, bourbon whiskey is only good for about 8-10 months thereafter and then spoils. Would love to see you guys cover this, Cheers!

[@williamhess3873]

Trying to get my hands on this and cannot manage to do so. Heard how good it is and gonna keep trying.

[@MulhollandFIT]

Def. Russell 15 , Bourbon of the year so far . Got my bottle almost 2 weeks ago Here in Florida , msrp.

[@manitobuckles]

Bold statement....cant wait to see how this unfolds! Cheers from Manitoba! ✌️🥃

[@tonybeckman1774]

I like hearing your reviews on these hard to find or on the expensive side, even though I know I won't spend that kind of money on bourbon. My most expensive bottle is a Blanton's at $80, I think it is really good bourbon, but I can easily name 4 or 5 bourbons that I like as well or better that are less expensive. Keep up the great videos, Friday's sounds good. TonyB

[@jaxcoop1511]

More power to the folks who can afford $250 for a bottle of bourbon. That’s a car payment for me though. I’ll just be comfy with my Russell’s 10 year

[@GeoffByrdMusic]

Russel's 10 is great and never gives a hangover the next day. Smooth and quality pour there in my opinion. Underrated.

[@jasonbaily1707]

Me too

[@Average_BourbonDad]

As Always guys, a fantastic video. I would love to see one in the wild and although it would overshoot what I would normally pay for a bottle, I would have to pick one up. Cheers

[@schneids02]

Trenton: this tastes amazing! It reminds me of fresh baked cherry pie with vanilla ice cream even though I hate pie especially cherry!

[@brettheiner7125]

Had this last weekend - really a great bottle. Had it alongside the 13, but not blind. Need to blind them without looking at them - the 15 is noticeably darker.

[@Chase_AM]

I’ve already had RR15 up against Single Rickhouse CNF and SR won out for me, but they’re both great

[@samoanbarkeep]

Hope to find a bottle of this!!! Great video!

[@heywardcampbell5721]

I got a Little Book for $159.99+ tax in Pittsboro NC last Friday. I am going to try it next weekend with a friend who appreciates good whiskey.

[@mattheworlansky9632]

My bottle of 15 arrives on Wednesday and I plan on blinding it with the CNF and 13 as well

[@tejh140]

Love you guys! Keep up the great videos! Wild Turkey is my favorite profile! I have been fortunate to get three 15s so far! For me, it's well worth it!

[@Robert.Sheard]

I'm sure the 15 is a neo-unicorn, but I definitely enjoyed the 13. Getting lucky in the county lottery is probably my only shot of getting a 15.

[@iamthesenate6827]

Trent said he’s waiting for OGD 16. Wondering if he’s tried batch 2 of Jacob’s Well. It’s 17+ year old Beam with partial OGD mash bill. Quite good!

[@russellh1498]

Just got a bottle of this on Friday, legitimately one of the best things I've ever tasted. It almost has a hint of a port finished characteristic for me, almost reminds me of a better midwinter nights dram. Such a great pour. It's only going to come out on special occasions

[@ISPhotographic]

It is outstanding.

[@MichaelLin-j5y]

You have to do a review of Found North Batch 009!

[@josephclites6971]

I love WT so much!! I wish Trenton did too!! I will be searching for this in Dallas, TX!!

[@gosman949]

I live in the DFW area too and let only me know where you find some!

[@mikestewart3670]

Great idea for live blind! Glad you guys got a bottle. I love the 13 and a store pick I have of the reserve 10. Definitely started wondering about the similarities and comparisons to the 15.

[@johng5710]

I just paid $250 for one night at a hotel (albeit a nicer hotel, but still it was only for one night), so if you look at it from that perspective I don't think paying $250 for a really good bottle of bourbon that's going to last you several months or more is unreasonable if you have the means.

[@Liquid_spirits88]

Man of the people. I blew $500 on a nice escort. Lasted 20ish min, I say a Russell 15 would last longer 😂😂😂

[@Meowmeow0506]

Got a pour of wild turkey from my uncle after a 15 hour drive from Ohio to Florida for a wedding. Every alcohol i've ever tried in my entire life I absolutely despised. My dad hates bourbon, the rest of my family are bourbon drinkers so when we asked what they had when we got to our Air BNB they pulled out a handle of WT101. Been a Whiskey Drinker ever since, always get a bottle when i'm out of 101 or the occasional Rare Breed. I wish that I had the funds to get or even try some of these higher end bottles

[@Speciarii]

One of my best memories of growing up was the smell of pipe tobacco when my dad would smoke a pipe and we used to get him pipe tobacco from a specialty shop in the mall and I can still remember the smell of walking in that store. Unfortunately, he now has esophageal cancer (may or may not be related to his smoking) but I still fondly remember those days.

[@Jared40]

My dad was a pipe tobacco smoker too your comment brings back memories 😢

[@curtlondon]

Would love for you to try some of the Uncle Nearest Tennessee Whiskey along with their story? The 1856 is incredible.

[@ElurJ923]

I'm more curious as to who is delivering on Sundays? Worked in the business for 14 years and we only work weekends on holiday weeks

[@Jarhead0093]

Just scored my bottle today for $300. Those store relationships matter. Can’t wait to crack into it.

[@SHHDADDYSWORKN]

Funny even kentucky id assume, is late on product releases! Sorry i might be a bit sour because of "COLUMBIA DISTRIBUTION" up here in washington but i see most whiskey enthusiasts/ tubers claim theyre late to the releases in their respected area. Dont get me wrong yall are my second favorite youtuber next to Bourbon Kingdom and love the review! I appreciate yalls videos and what you guys put out thank you! I love seeing LE reviews from every distillate from you two!

[@masterchef2408]

I just got 2 bottles of this in the last 2 weeks for MSRP ❤

[@MRsavard73]

Thanks for another great review

[@bradyfornshell1366]

Hey guys I was one of the winners of last months live giveaway and I haven’t heard anything back from the email I sent. Be awesome if you guys could confirm that my information was received! Anyway enjoyed the RR15 video!

[@gosman949]

what! they are not honest?

[@bradyfornshell1366]

⁠@@gosman949they got it taken care of last night!

[@CryptoHoosier]

Hats off to Harry! Cheers!

[@nickp5511]

Nice! Local store’s around me have to buy 10-12 cases of Russell’s 10yr and 6yr rye to be able to buy one case of Russell’s 15yr so they will probably charge 600.00 plus:(

[@jw-lk1pe]

How much different is it than the Russell's Single Barrel at 110 proof?

[@DrewTrux]

As a fan of wild turkey products I really want to try this.

[@dagrnsnake]

Just picked this up on Saturday in Central Florida at MSRP. Had a pour with friends last night and I have to say this may be one of the best pours I've had to date. Delicious!!

[@scottdiedrichphotography525]

Looking for to a Russell's blind tasting. Excellent idea.

[@genghis_quan]

Make sure to mention the warehouse and floor # of the RR store pick this Friday please! I just picked up a CN-E and CN-F last week

[@mikemattis1204]

Would pay up to 500 for this bottle. One of the best I've ever had

[@neilpowell1641]

Price is what you pay, value is what you get. If you think you get more than $250 value, then you won’t mind paying it. My guess is when and where most of us can find it, we’ll have to pay more than $250.

[@jasonczfan8658]

Yep. I've seen it for $399

[@gosman949]

@@jasonczfan8658 haha google it--- how about $649 a bottle.

[@coreynelson9727]

@@jasonczfan8658 I can buy a bottle today for $449...ugh...should I?

[@Futureguitarist15]

I think because I started my whiskey journey with scotch, a $250 bottle just doesnt really bother me because I don't even consider it. I've tried a few $200-400 bottles of scotch and while they're fantastic, I just have come to terms with the fact that I will absolutely not buy them anywhere in the near future. I'm a dad of 3 who works 2 jobs and is in school full time. Where I'm at in life currently, a bottle of makers mark cask strength is splurging. I've built a roster of solid bottles under $30 and I stick to those and don't even look at the rest. No point in window shopping if you can't afford it anyways 🤷‍♂️

[@jw-lk1pe]

Maker's Cask Strength is fantastic! One of the best bourbon's you can buy

[@lucasborg1642]

Wish we got this down in Australia. Would love to try this 15 year 😢

[@brineshrimp8603]

The Russel Reserve Store picks 8 yr is one of my favs I’ve tried the 13 and would not pay MSRP for it Doubt I would buy the 15 either

[@Vortex1988]

I'm a pretty big Wild Turkey fan and probably an even bigger fan of their Russell's line. I would prefer the 15 year to be a little cheaper, but considering that it's probably one of the few whiskies I would really splurge on, $250 isn't terrible. I wouldn't want to pay any more than that though.

[@adamfinley8458]

Would love to find one of these but so expensive

[@SoHottScott]

Whether it is the best or not is irrelevant if you can't obtain it.

[@jtc406]

@@SoHottScottquality and availability have exactly 0 to do with each other.

[@Sb69minis]

I’m a huge RR fan and finally broke down and bought the RR13 for $250. It is fantastic. I also have 4 different RR store picks ($75-$95) and the RR13 is definitely better! Bring price into the equation and that’s where the argument falls apart. The store picks are a way better value.

[@ibdam1]

If I can find the bottle it will become my special sipper for guest who enjoy bourbon. Thanks for this video fam. 👍🏾👍🏾❤️❤️

[@ston3y231]

What part of Indiana are you guys! I am central and would love to pick your brains and make a list over some drinks sometime!

[@dustinpulliam9262]

I really want to see a review of old grandad 16 year when it comes out

[@hockeynut244]

I’ll volunteer to be behind the bar for the Russell’s blind

[@tankthebear]

I LOOOOVVVEE Russell Reserve

[@johnburesh4221]

Had chance to buy it at kroger in lexington for 299. Pass. Bought wild turkey 70th anniv for 50 instead. No brainer.

[@matthewbeard4761]

So I purchased my first Wild Turkey product and it was a Rare Breed barrel proof. It literally took me back in time to my grandfather with just the smell. Never had a whiskey do that. I remember him enjoying whiskey but I never knew the brand. It was so distinctive on the nose. Anyway it was not for me but the experience was extremely unique but not what I enjoy in a whiskey. Is there another one i should try or is Wild Turkey brand just not for me?

[@Bajinok]

Can you review Calumet bourbon

[@Mr.KobeZoom]

Yall got the 15!!!! Ayyy

[@robmullins]

Editorial note: I was so looking forward to Trenton's facial expression upon his first sip! Kurt's too. I love the recently added close up views of the bottles but ack ... the timing choice killed me!!!

[@northernlights1314]

The online release sucked both times they did it. If that is the way they are going to continue to release products they need to invest in better servers

[@brettdeboer]

You could live in AL and never see or get lol. That might be in the Annual release in December

[@jeremydibiase8030]

I'm sure it's good. I picked up the rr13 last year and it is pure cherry coke but I can't see paying the price for the rr13 again let alone the rr15

[@SHHDADDYSWORKN]

Side note did you try Bulleit barrel strength batch 8? It tastes like OGD-114 turned to 11 in proof and flavor but without the nuttyness at all! Not a bad pick up for 50ish bones for a full proof pick up!

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

It's fantastic stuff, though it doesn't remind me of Old Grand-Dad (Jim Beam Black 7 year does, though 🙂).

[@engineerpete7]

This bottle put me in a bit a conundrum... Last year I paid about $120-ish for a bottle of Russell's 13 after searching for over a year. I was super excited to take it on a camping trip and share it with some friends. I tasted it, spend a few days with it, had some cigars with it but ultimately was pretty disappointed with it. Now, I love rare breed, Russell's store picks and the New-ish Kentucky spirits from CN-*. BUT, is two more years REALLY worth the price tag if I was so underwhelmed with the over-oaked 13yr batch3??

[@flyin4food931]

I just got the call to pick up a bottle for $500!!! What to do?

[@stevehord5547]

This August or September locate a farm in KY who still grows tobacco. Make a visit to the farm and smell the aroma of freshly hung tobacco starting the curing process. The same smell will be available almost any time in the fall especially on a humid day. This may give you an idea of the "tobacco aroma" but not so much the taste.

[@lfd_eng9219]

If I am going to shell out $250 for whiskey...I am buying more than one bottle. Five $50 bottles that will do me wonders: Bardstown BinB; Four Roses Single; New Riff SB BP; Old Forester 1897; and Woodford Double Oaked...or maybe substitute an RR 13yr or a couple of RR 10yr...or a Rare Breed. And since no doubt I would more than $250...I can use the left over cash and buy a taste or two at a bar that has it, so I can experience. Regardless of what you do with you money...JUST ENJOY WHAT YOU ENJOY!!!! And as always, thank you for the honest tasting notes Kurt and Trenton. You two are my favorites to watch. My tastes line up more with Kurt...but it is good to have the diversity that Trenton offers!!! Cheers!!!

[@francisrizzo1529]

Not trying to rain the on the parade but the last release of RR13 was like $150-175...

[@tombetty1313]

😂😂

[@jw-lk1pe]

do the single barrel and the regular 10 year in the blind

[@davidvoth7218]

Seems like so far its been a good year for whiskey releases, and we still haven't gotten to the Fall releases yet! I'm curious how the RR15 stacks up to 2024 Michter's 10 bourbon and the Old Forester President's Choice releases.

[@clintdegen]

I’m so envious to everyone who has gotten one. I don’t typically envy any drops but this one hurts that I missed it here in Wisconsin.

[@heywardcampbell5721]

Having grown up around tobacco farms, “raw” tobacco leaves from the field, dried and smoked in a pipe have a different flavor and smell than processed tobacco. It’s really nice, but I don’t smoke anymore.

[@AdAce21]

99% of us won't ever see this bottle, and if we do, it'll be at obscene secondary pricing. Sucks.

[@Liquid_spirits88]

So you saying there is a chance 😂😂😂

[@snatchsnatchingsnatcher5212]

Not with that attitude you won’t!

[@caheckman77]

You guys should do a video for the Old Fitzgerald 25th anniversary 13yr bottle.

[@eliwilson8242]

Probably don’t have it lol

[@joekasiak921]

Didn’t realize you guys were in IN … are you near IL … I used to live in NW IN and have family there … in Chicago now. 😊

[@johng5710]

They're in Valparaiso

[@buckbryant8599]

How does it compare to the Russell ten years?

[@2423ironman]

It should be great at the price! Can’t afford to spend that amount on a bottle of bourbon!

[@swopeti]

i would love to buy a bottle of this if i could find with in a reasonable price maybe up to 300 would be my ceiling and that would really be tough to take.

[@JonathonHorrell]

Man I would sure love to try some of that, but a little too pricey for me..

[@paulhendershot111]

If I am ever tempted to spend $250 for a bottle of bourbon, this would probably be it.

[@chrisw4192]

Old pepper BIB is something y’all should review

[@kerryroot7497]

Just got a bottle today!

[@kerryroot7497]

Just had a tasting with my wife. It is fantastic. This is a weird note but to me both nose and palate reminds me of the Christmas ribbon candy.

[@noworldforeric]

SHOUT OUT TO HARRY THE GOAT!!! What a legend for getting you that at basically MSRP. Some stores selling it for 750$.

[@johng5710]

I guess it's free advertising for Harry's store

[@apeekintime]

IL and IN just started to get it but 50% of the country STILL hasn't gotten Russels 15. I hear it's still another couple weeks away for MO.

[@nickp.9956]

Arkansas got it about 2 weeks ago which surprises me. We are almost always last for any release

[@jondilly1974]

While it is a very good pour and I do intend on snagging a few, it not a $400 bottle for me either. Trenton is right. It is over priced a little bit.

[@thomasanderson2870]

Not a WT fan so I would pass, wouldn't ever find it in michigan anyway besides to afford it. Hope if you get one you enjoy it 😊 Cheers 👍😉🥃

[@mattschmitt9924]

As an ex tobacco user I've always thought the tobacco note was midway in between leather and tea.

[@denisejoy7992]

Don’t forget the bitter notes on the tip of your tongue

[@tommyglisten6501]

I love a good cigar with a glass of bourbon. I enjoy pipes a lot too. The difference people don’t realize between pipes, cigars and cigarettes is with cigars/pipes you aren’t supposed to inhale, hence there’s very little risk of lung cancer. Cigarettes are much more addictive and carcinogenic because they are meant to be inhaled and have added addictive chemicals. Pipes/cigars are more about tasting the notes of the smoke and relaxing much like sipping bourbon.

[@justinmassa6287]

Jealous of the Friday live stream. I wish I could find even a 13 or a store pick russell’s

[@scottbarnas5060]

I would love to have this bottle, but unfortunately WT is no longer the “working man’s” whiskey as the have outpriced their special releases. I’m sure Campari had something t9 do with this…… considering I was able to get batch 1 of the 13 year for 90 when it came out and the 17 year Bottl3 in Bond for 200, I can’t go any further with these special releases as my budget doesn’t allow for it. Hopefully pricing will come down one day when the bourbon boon settles. Until then I will be happy with standard Russell’s and Rarebreed

[@ManateeOnRye]

Not the biggest fan of turkey but I enjoyed the 13 dollar sample I snagged. If all turkey products were more similar to this I might be inclined to be a fan. For me the bourbon of the year so far from the big players has been The Heart from Makers Mark

[@michaeledwards4107]

Congrats on getting this bourbon, by all accounts its fantastic. I'm in Central Illinois and I'm sure I'll never see it and I know I'll never be 'fortunate' that my local liquor store owner calls me to come get one at MSRP. But I commend you for providing us the great content.

[@CainGaming96]

Yall should try adictivo whiskey!

[@kerrmoney]

Yo editor ……please make a short of all the “yeahs” @5:50…😂😂😂😅

[@marknelson9615]

Please, try finding bottles in an ABC state like Alabama.

[@MurfsKitchen]

"Toss in a fatty-chaw, and let 'er rip!" is the name of my new band.

[@TheWithdrawl]

Trenton what you know about them swisha sweets??....let me find out you got some hood in you 😂

[@DanBowers5150]

Going to need to use dark glasses for the blind on Friday so the 15 doesn’t stand out.