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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs Baker’s 7 Year
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and Baker’s 7 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (90 vs. 107).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | Baker’s 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +3 yr | 7 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$18 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Baker’s 7 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Baker’s 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year).