Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 Camp Nelson D Bourbon Whiskey

Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 Camp Nelson D Bourbon Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 60.4% ABV | 120.8 Proof | 750mL | Barrel Proof | Non-Chill Filtered | Camp Nelson D | 2026 Limited Release

Process & Profile

Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 Camp Nelson D Bourbon Whiskey is the fifth limited release in the acclaimed Single Rickhouse Collection. Every barrel used for this expression matured within Camp Nelson D, allowing the bourbon to showcase the influence of one specific Kentucky aging environment.

Barrels were selected from floors 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6, combining whiskey exposed to different temperatures and maturation conditions within the same rickhouse. Bottled at barrel proof without chill filtration, this 120.8-proof release delivers concentrated fruit, vanilla, baking spice, pepper, rye bread, and mature oak.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Baked apple, vanilla, cinnamon, stone fruit, caramelized sweetness, baking spices, and toasted oak.

• Palate: Rich baked fruit, apple, dark cherry, vanilla, rye bread, pepper, cinnamon, and increasingly spicy oak.

• Finish: Long, warming, and coating with lingering stone fruit, pepper, baking spice, leather, and mature oak.

What Makes It Special

• The fifth annual release in the Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Collection.

• Produced exclusively from barrels matured inside Camp Nelson Rickhouse D.

• Blended from barrels selected across floors 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

• Bottled at a powerful 60.4% ABV (120.8 proof).

• Presented at barrel proof and non-chill filtered to preserve its full texture and concentrated flavor.

• A highly limited 2026 bourbon exploring how barrel location and rickhouse conditions influence whiskey maturation.

How to Enjoy

Pour Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 Camp Nelson D Bourbon Whiskey neat in a Glencairn or other tasting glass and allow it to rest for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. The resting time can help its baked fruit, vanilla, rye bread, spice, and oak characteristics become more expressive.

After tasting it neat, add several drops of water to soften the barrel-proof intensity and reveal additional sweetness and fruit. It may also be enjoyed over one large ice cube for a slowly evolving pour. Pair it with dark chocolate, roasted pecans, smoked meats, aged cheese, or a caramel-based dessert.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 Camp Nelson D Bourbon Whiskey?
   Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 Camp Nelson D Bourbon Whiskey is the fifth release in the annual Single Rickhouse Collection. It is a limited Kentucky straight bourbon made entirely from barrels matured in Camp Nelson D and carries no stated age.

2. What proof is Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 Camp Nelson D Bourbon Whiskey?
   Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 Camp Nelson D Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at 60.4% ABV, or 120.8 proof.

3. Which floors were used for Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 Camp Nelson D Bourbon Whiskey?
   Barrels were selected from floors 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Camp Nelson D, bringing together whiskey matured under different conditions within one rickhouse.

4. What does Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 Camp Nelson D Bourbon Whiskey taste like?
   It offers baked apple, stone fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, rye bread, pepper, baking spices, and spicy oak, followed by a long and warming finish.

5. Where can I buy Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 Camp Nelson D Bourbon Whiskey?
   You can purchase Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 Camp Nelson D Bourbon Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for allocated bourbon, barrel-proof whiskey, and limited Russell’s Reserve releases.