Exclusive Aussie launch of Russell’s Reserve Private Select Limited Edition

Wild Turkey has announced the Australian exclusive launch of Russell’s Reserve Private Select Limited Edition bourbon, hand-picked by Master Distiller Eddie Russell.

With private barrel programs growing in popularity globally, Australia was specifically chosen to launch this newest expression. Each bottle is the product of five barrels, selected by the master himself from the middle sections of the famed Kentucky rickhouses.

Crafted in the birthplace of Russell’s Reserve, Private Select Limited Edition bourbon by the barrel is deeply complex with flavours of caramel, liquorice and vanilla, with subtle nuances derived from the barrel in which it matures.

“Each barrel in the rickhouse comes with its own unique taste,” said Master Distiller Eddie Russell on the process of bespoke barrel selection “Our private barrel program allows us to hand-select barrels to marry specific taste profiles. All while keeping the distinctive bold flavour of Russell’s Reserve.”

Private Select limited edition is the second iteration in the Private Barrel program to offer connoisseurs the opportunity to own a unique bourbon.

Russell’s Reserve Marketing Director Nicole Stanners added: “We’re thrilled to bring Russell’s Reserve Private Select Limited Edition to Australia. Knowing each bottle has been carefully selected, tasted, and bottled by Eddie Russell, we’re excited to give bourbon drinkers another opportunity to experience his craft and passion”.

Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel bourbon is 100 proof and non-chill filtered. By not chill filtering, the whiskey maintains higher levels of contributions from the barrel, giving the bourbon more character.

Russell’s Reserve Private Select limited-edition bourbon is available exclusively through Vintage Cellars, online and in-store from August 2, 2019 for RRP $85.