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Baker’s 7 Year vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Baker’s 7 Year and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | 13 years +6 yr |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$188 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak with an older age statement and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).