Russell's Reserve 15 Year Bourbon Review! 

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

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.

Got mine for $280 from my bourbon group. It arrives today and I couldn't be more excited

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

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

This last week has blessed me with my first grandchild, an amazing new job, and a bottle of RR15 at MSRP. Life is great! Awesome review as well!

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!

“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!

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!

RR15 vs Generations is the matchup we need

I really like and agree your final breakdown. Whenever I already tried or I haven't tried, those are very informative.

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.

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.

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.

When Jason starts rubbing his face, you know its good

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!)

Well, now I’m happy that I won my local stores raffle. I got a call saying I could buy one at retail. No bundles or anything. I can’t wait to enjoy it. I hope I find the same tasting notes.

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

I just got finished doing a review of this, and I was thinking plums, but dates is right 100%. Such a great pour.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

Picking mine up Monday. Hope everyone gets one 🙏

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

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

Thank you for drinking. I was at a local store, and the owner said he had 3 bottles and someone bought 2 at his $399.99 price. On my local Chicago Craigslist, someone posted that they 2 bottles for sale for $500.

Hype hype hype! Fomo fomo fomo!

Sounds delicious. Price makes me cringe tho...

Tried it and liked it a lot - price aside. An excellent bourbon. Though I liked the oak notes, I found them to be so concentrated and dark that along with the proof (which struck me closer to something 125 and carried more heat than I wanted) they dominated the other notes too much. Still got other things (cherry licorice, date, vanilla, dark chocolate) and a great finish. But they just weren't opening up enough and were overshadowed too much by the age. Would love to buy a pour again (at 27) but I'm out at 250 a bottle on this one. For comparison, I went to a 4R small batch ltd ed (135th) after and enjoyed that more since it drank a lot more open and well integrated for me. RR15 was still excellent and well crafted, but I think there's better for up to 200 for me, personally.

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!

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

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.

Rumor is when Eddie went through the barrels they had some hazmat barrels it was up and down all over the place and they didn't get as much juice as they hoped some barrels had 14 gallons in them :-( nevertheless I believe this was their reasoning behind proofing it and not giving us a single barrel

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.

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

Another great review. Thanks, Jason!

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

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

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!

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.

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

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!!

Excellent review as always Jason C

Sounds great! Will never see.

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

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

Great review as always.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have you tried RR13 batch 1? That’s the favored 13 year as I’m sure you know and curious how the 15 year compares to RR13 B1 laser code LL/JD

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.

How would you compare it to the jump from Jack 10 to Jack 12? I landed an R13 last year and I didn’t care for it, but I also think Jack 10 is one dimensional compared to the 12. I landed an R15 yesterday and I’m on the fence about opening it or finding a new owner.

Just noticed all the RR13 are the same proof

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

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

Great review JC

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

Was able to get RR15 at 249.99 MSRP at a Virginia ABC at the last state wide controlled drop. As a Rye fan, It’s the greatest bourbon I've ever tasted. Period. I had the Michters 10 Year Rye in my hand but opted for the RR15. So glad I did. But seriously... DON'T PAY MORE THAN 300 for... well anything.

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!

$400 seems a little crazy for a bottle in my opinion. Unless your plan is to hold this, and hope to one day sell it for thousands, it just doesn’t make sense. Plenty of great options in the $80-$150 price range that can hang with RR15. I’m sure JD14 will give it a run for its money, at a price point of $120-$150.

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.

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

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

399.99 here in S.C.

Thanks for doing this vid!

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

Calumet 15 and 16?

if you have 250.00 to spend, you get this or Four Roses 2024 LE Barrel Proof Small Batch?

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

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

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.

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.

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

Found one for $299 in KY!!

my wife just texted me and she found it at costco in louisville for $229!!!! i said but it all but she could only get 1

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!

Would love to have the opportunity to get one!

But the question is, where did you get this? It hasn't been released in Ohio (according to OHLQ anyway), so did you travel, was it given to you, or are we looking at a trade secret? If the latter, I respect that. Definitely curious.

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

Triple Bass: RR15 vs CNF vs Generations

I saw one for $600 today, but just couldn’t bring myself to do it.

first one of these I saw on Facebook traded straight up for a ‘23 George T Stagg

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

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

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

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

Great Review 👍

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

$250 That will be a hard pass for me.

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.

Damn, nuff said, cheers, go Phils