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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Russell’s Reserve 10 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | 10 years |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$40 – $50 ~$5 less |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year does 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
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year).