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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Comparing Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Russell’s Reserve 10 Year reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$40 – $50 ~$15 less |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 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
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year).