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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Put Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof next to Charles Goodnight Bourbon and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 13 years +7 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +9 proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 | ~$75 – $80 ~$173 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof does 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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Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
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.
- Go with Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).