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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Put Charles Goodnight Bourbon next to Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 13 years +7 yr |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 ~$173 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 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.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).