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Rowan's Creek vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Put Rowan's Creek next to Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$205 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Rowan's Creek and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Rowan's Creek
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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Rowan's Creek Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
- 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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).