Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Eddie’s 45th Anniversary Spring 2026 Release

Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Spring 2026 Release

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 60.6% ABV | 121.2 Proof | 750mL | 13 Year Age Statement | Barrel Proof | Non-Chill Filtered | Limited Spring 2026 Release

Process & Profile

Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Spring 2026 Release is a limited barrel proof Kentucky straight bourbon honoring Master Distiller Eddie Russell’s 45 years of whiskey-making mastery. Crafted from select barrels aged a minimum of 13 years, this Spring 2026 release delivers the deep oak, fruit, spice, and balance that have made Russell’s Reserve 13 one of the most sought-after annual bourbon releases.

This batch is non-chill filtered and bottled at 121.2 proof, giving it a rich, full-bodied profile with strong barrel character. The whiskey highlights deeper fruit, baking spice, cola, oak, caramel, and toffee notes, while keeping the classic Russell’s Reserve balance between maturity, intensity, and drinkability.

Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Spring 2026 Release is a strong choice for Wild Turkey fans, Russell’s Reserve collectors, high-proof bourbon drinkers, and anyone looking for a limited 13 year bourbon with serious depth, structure, and special release appeal.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Vanilla, oak, brown sugar, coffee, vivid orange peel, and aged bourbon richness.

Palate: Bright cherry, citrus, warm nutmeg, allspice, sweet cola, barrel spice, and full-bodied bourbon depth.

Finish: Medium-long and warming with caramel, toffee, oak tannin, spice, and lingering mature bourbon character.

What Makes It Special

• Limited Spring 2026 release of Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon

• Honors Eddie Russell’s 45 years of whiskey-making mastery

• Kentucky straight bourbon aged a minimum of 13 years

• Non-chill filtered for fuller texture and flavor

• Bottled at barrel proof

• 60.6% ABV / 121.2 proof

• Rich profile with vanilla, oak, brown sugar, coffee, cherry, citrus, cola, caramel, and toffee

• Strong collector, gifting, and special occasion appeal

• Great for fans of Wild Turkey, Russell’s Reserve, and high-proof bourbon

How to Enjoy

• Sip neat to experience the full barrel proof profile

• Let the bourbon rest briefly in the glass before tasting

• Add a few drops of water to open up cherry, citrus, brown sugar, oak, and spice

• Serve over a large ice cube for a slower, softer pour

• Use sparingly in a premium Old Fashioned or Manhattan

• Pair with steak, barbecue, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, cigars, caramel desserts, or smoked meats

FAQ

1. What is Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Spring 2026 Release?
   Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Spring 2026 Release is a limited Kentucky straight bourbon aged a minimum of 13 years, non-chill filtered, and bottled at barrel proof.

2. What does Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Spring 2026 Release taste like?
   Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Spring 2026 Release offers notes of vanilla, oak, brown sugar, coffee, orange peel, bright cherry, citrus, nutmeg, allspice, cola, caramel, and toffee.

3. What is the alcohol content of Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Spring 2026 Release?
   Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Spring 2026 Release is bottled at 60.6% ABV, or 121.2 proof.

4. Why is Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Spring 2026 Release special?
   Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Spring 2026 Release is special because it is a limited 13 year barrel proof bourbon honoring Eddie Russell’s 45 years of whiskey-making mastery, with deep fruit, spice, cola, oak, and mature bourbon character.

5. Where can I buy Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Spring 2026 Release?
   You can buy Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Spring 2026 Release directly from The Barrel Tap, where you can shop bourbon whiskey and other premium spirits online.