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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Put Barrell Foundation Bourbon next to Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | 13 years +8 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 ~$195 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/8 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
- 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 Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).