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Bourbon Review: Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson C Bourbon

We review Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson C, the first American whiskey in a new series from Wild Turkey focused on unique releases from one rickhouse.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

56.2% ABV. Batch of 72 barrels aged in the third and fourth floors of the rickhouse at Camp Nelson C. SRP of $249.99 per 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
This has a rich honey color. This really coats the glass in such a way that I hesitate to even discuss it having legs, the beads that finally formed just sat suspended for a very long time.
Nose:
The smell of this is heavily toasted oak, corn, and vanilla. There are fainter notes of cinnamon, toasted coconut, and citrus.
Palate:
I get a lot of spice up front, a combination of black and white pepper with a touch baking spice. This carries over to the mid palate with the addition of a heavy amount of oak. The finish has a slight caramel quality to it with a hint of toasted oak. The addition of water shifts the flavor profile around a bit. The front and mid palate become a sweet caramel with just a hint of lemon oil while the finish becomes a very dry oak with a leathery black pepper spice to it.
Finish:
Comments:
I find this in an interesting state of being dry while still having some of the sweeter notes of the baking spice and caramel. I think this is worth trying for any fan of Russell’s Reserve, but not something I think I would pick over other expressions from the brand when introducing someone to Russell’s Reserve. The price point puts it out of range of something I can recommend to people who aren’t in love with the brand already.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Ian Arnold

Ian Arnold brings eight years of bartending expertise to the table, having honed his skills in renowned establishments across California, Australia, and Portland. His most recent position behind the bar was at the esteemed Multnomah Whisk(e)y Library. A dedicated member of the Oregon Bartenders' Guild's leadership team, Ian also served as a judge for numerous cocktail competitions. Currently working in the IT field, he continues to delight guests with his bartending prowess. In his leisure time, Ian enjoys playing board games and savoring the complexities of Japanese whisky.

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