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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs Eagle Rare 10 Year
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Eagle Rare 10 Year reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | Eagle Rare 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 13 years +3 yr | 10 years |
| Proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +34 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 | ~$40 – $65 ~$198 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Eagle Rare 10 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Eagle Rare 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 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.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year).