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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | 13 years +3 yr |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +33 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$200 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/8 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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 (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).