{"product_id":"russells-reserve-13-year-spring-2026-release","title":"Russell's Reserve 13 Year Spring 2026 Release","description":"\u003c!-- META DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #2b2b2b; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #1f4e8c; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eRussell's Reserve 13 Year Bourbon — Spring 2026 Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eEddie Russell's 45th Anniversary, Barrel Proof, Non-Chill Filtered Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 121.2 Proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eRussell's Reserve 13 Year Old is one of Wild Turkey's most sought-after annual releases, and the Spring 2026 edition is a tribute to Master Distiller Eddie Russell's 45 years of whiskey-making. Eddie joined Wild Turkey in 1981 for what was meant to be a summer job, went on to work in nearly every area of production, and is now a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. The commemorative label marks his 45th anniversary at the Lawrenceburg, Kentucky distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe bourbon is aged a minimum of 13 years, with hand-selected, higher-aged additions that Eddie chose to develop deep, complex flavors through maturation. One of those additions is an 18 year old barrel that Eddie and his son Bruce Russell, Associate Master Blender, tasted together while filming the documentary \"His Own Way: The Story of Eddie Russell.\" It is bottled at barrel proof, 121.2 proof (60.6% ABV), and non-chill filtered to preserve the full expression of the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #1f4e8c; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, oak and brown sugar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry, citrus, nutmeg and allspice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, toffee and lingering oak tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #1f4e8c; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eWhy Collectors Seek This Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring 2026 release of Russell's Reserve 13 Year, one of the brand's most sought-after, highly allocated bottlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommemorative label celebrating Eddie Russell's 45 years at Wild Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels personally selected by Eddie Russell, including an exceptional 18 year old barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel proof at 121.2 proof (60.6% ABV), non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned on the label by Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #1f4e8c; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eSpring 2026, Eddie Russell's 45th Anniversary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e13 Years Minimum, with Higher-Aged Additions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e750mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e121.2 Proof (60.6% Alc. Vol.), Barrel Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eNon-Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eWild Turkey Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 20px; font-style: italic;\"\u003ePlease drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ SECTION --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #1f4e8c; margin-top: 45px; border-top: 1px solid #dde4ee; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat makes the Spring 2026 release special?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eIt carries a commemorative label celebrating Eddie Russell's 45 years at Wild Turkey, with barrels he personally selected, including an 18 year old barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eHow old is the bourbon?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eIt is aged a minimum of 13 years, with hand-selected, higher-aged additions blended in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat does \"barrel proof\" and \"non-chill filtered\" mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBarrel proof means it is bottled at the strength it reaches in the barrel, here 121.2 proof (60.6% ABV). Non-chill filtered means it is not chilled and filtered, which helps preserve the whiskey's full flavor and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eExpect vanilla, oak and brown sugar on the nose, cherry, citrus, nutmeg and allspice on the palate, and a finish of caramel, toffee and lingering oak tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eIs this a limited release?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eYes. Russell's Reserve 13 Year is highly allocated and released in limited quantities, so availability is very limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ SCHEMA MARKUP (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT SCHEMA MARKUP (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russell's Reserve","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":50868396556481,"sku":"RUSSELLS-RESERVE-13YEAR-SPRING2026","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/6290\/9518\/files\/Russell_sReserve13YearSpring2026Release.png?v=1793469488","url":"https:\/\/www.nestorliquor.com\/products\/russells-reserve-13-year-spring-2026-release","provider":"Nestor Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}