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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 13 years +3 yr | 10 years |
| Proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +33 proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 | ~$45 – $55 ~$200 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak with an older age statement and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year).