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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Comparing Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel and Charles Goodnight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 ~$15 less | ~$75 – $80 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
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Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/6 fruit: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
- 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 Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture at a lower price point.
- Go with Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).