Russell's reserve 10 year opinions

[Clay Cline]

I searched it but just found where there were a bunch of purchases. Not much in reviews or quality. I see it from 25 to 39 bucks in Oklahoma. All opinions appreciated!

[musekatcher]

1 hour ago, Clay Cline said:

I searched it but just found where there were a bunch of purchases. Not much in reviews or quality. I see it from 25 to 39 bucks in Oklahoma. All opinions appreciated!

$25 is good, I think I paid $30-ish.  RR10 stays on my short list.  $40 takes you into fierce territory, like barrel proof and such.

[Whiskey Dick]

costco has it at $21. I bought one, didnt care for it. too light/smooth, which is probably the intent. I prefer the boldness of their regular 101

[Darwin]

It sells for $28 to $30 in Phoenix at Costco & TW&M respectively.   I have a couple of them on the shelf, but I am not sure I would purchase again if the price was much higher.  I really like WT products, but I think they really benefit from breathing for a bit.  

Here is a link to a few online reviews.  

https://www.google.com/search?q=Russell's+reserve+10+year&oq=Russell's+reserve+10+year&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60l2&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=russell's+reserve+10+year+review

 

 

[Nm0369]

I bought a bottle several months ago for around $30.  It's not a bad pour, just comes across very muted and lacking complexity.  Better options in the price range; EC12, OWA, KC, OGD114 etc...

[TLH-Mike]

I got a bottle a year or so ago.  Like other responses, I thought it was somewhat meh.  I think I paid @ $28.  "Muted and lacking complexity" was my experience too.  

[Hop]

Like many others I tried it and felt it was a little "thin" without any complexity, at the same time I had bought the RRSB and it was far and away a better bourbon than the RR10 at least to me

[Vosgar]

As I've said a few times before, I like RR10yr. It's not spectacular but to me it's a solid bourbon, and 10 yrs in the barrel takes away the rough edges you might find on younger whiskies. At $30 or less, it's a keeper. Great for those days when you're unsure of what to pour and just want an easy drinker.

[flahute]

28 minutes ago, Vosgar said:

As I've said a few times before, I like RR10yr. It's not spectacular but to me it's a solid bourbon, and 10 yrs in the barrel takes away the rough edges you might find on younger whiskies. At $30 or less, it's a keeper. Great for those days when you're unsure of what to pour and just want an easy drinker.

This sums up my thoughts exactly. I sometimes find myself staring at the cabinet unable to decide and when that happens I almost always go with this one. I usually place it in the average category, but for the past week or so it's been punching above that. Bonus.

[Vosgar]

6 minutes ago, flahute said:

I sometimes find myself staring at the cabinet unable to decide

 

That's a GREAT problem to have! 

[Clay Cline]

Well it just seems to be all over central Oklahoma at a time that buffalo trace and others can't be found anywhere. Figured this was the responses I'd get. Thanks to all that responded. This is a really cool group

[Limegoldconvertible68]

I honestly think it's one of the great bourbons left. First off, I love the flavor(you can tell it's Wild Turkey so if you don't like that, this one won't be a favorite).  Add to that the fact that it actually still carries an age statement. If that's not enough it's still easy to find. What more can a person ask for in today's bourbon market?  It's usually $35 which is fair but not great. One store still has it at $19.99 and it's back up the truck at that price.  

[mbroo5880i]

I can understand why people enjoy it.  However, my preference would be for WT101 for a few dollars less.  

[musekatcher]

7 hours ago, flahute said:

This sums up my thoughts exactly. I sometimes find myself staring at the cabinet unable to decide and when that happens I almost always go with this one. I usually place it in the average category, but for the past week or so it's been punching above that. Bonus.

I tend to finish a bottle before opening the next, but I've got four open right now, first time ever.  I do the same, stare and decide.  I usually make sure they all get attention...

[flahute]

3 minutes ago, musekatcher said:

I tend to finish a bottle before opening the next, but I've got four open right now, first time ever.  I do the same, stare and decide.  I usually make sure they all get attention...

In time (if you hang around here long enough) you will have dozens of bottles open at any given time.

[musekatcher]

6 minutes ago, flahute said:

In time (if you hang around here long enough) you will have dozens of bottles open at any given time.

Its hard but I'm resisting. 

[Surtur]

As a huge fan of Wild Turkey products, I enjoy the flavors of them all. That being said, the amount of their products I have consumed, I am now of the opinion you really only need WT101, WT101 Rye, RRSB, and Rare Breed. The beauty of Wild Turkey to me is their lower shelf products are better than the ultra premium Diamond, Master's Keep etc. Those are great too but for the price, I'd pass, and same goes for RR 10 yr. I'd stick with WT101

[FacePlant]

I am a fan of RR10 myself. Had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Jimmy last summer when he was "on tour". Even though I couldn't work it out of him personally I've been told by those that should know his fav is RR10 on the rocks. Who would argue with that?

[B.B. Babington]

I find age usually does good things to WT material.  I like the RR10.  Maybe I've been lucky with my recent bottle compared to what others have experienced, but I've found subtle (not in you face) complexity with RR10 compared to younger WT.  I much prefer it over younger WT.

[BDanner]

This is good, but I don't know if it's $40 good (what it sales for here). I definitely don't think it's $15-$20 better than WT101. Huge glut of better options in the $40 range. However, I've seen reports of it being available for $20-$25 in other states. If that were the case here, it would be one of my everyday pours.

[flahute]

4 hours ago, FacePlant said:

I am a fan of RR10 myself. Had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Jimmy last summer when he was "on tour". Even though I couldn't work it out of him personally I've been told by those that should know his fav is RR10 on the rocks. Who would argue with that?

I heard him say last year that he likes his bourbon on the rocks because it makes the ice taste better.

[Nm0369]

I just poured some RR because it was staring at me when I opened the cabinet.  Idk how ice would improve the experience, but to each their own.  Nose is very weak but it tastes alright.  It will take me quite a while to dwindle this bottle down.

[Jazz Nut]

I love most of what Wild Turkey produces, but RR10 is near the bottom for me.  WT101, RRSib, or WTRB, would have to take priority.  I found the one bottle I had of RR10 to be overoaked, thin, and bitter.  Could have been a bad bottle?  But I will be having some Wild Turkey tonight, hope you enjoy the RR10!

[JTaylor]

The RR10 didn't do it for me, but the RRSiB is very nice and I've found some store picks that are outstanding...