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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs Stellum Bourbon
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and Stellum Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$5 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Stellum Bourbon 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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).