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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs Woodford Reserve
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and Woodford Reserve is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$40 – $50 vs. ~$35 – $42).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | Woodford Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$35 – $42 ~$7 less |
- 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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Woodford Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Woodford Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
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.
- Go with Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve).