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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
On paper Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$80 – $100 vs. ~$200 – $300) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 ~$160 less | ~$200 – $300 |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal 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.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).