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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (91.2 vs. 110).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +19 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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 Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
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 lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).