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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel vs Zackariah Harris
Comparing Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel and Zackariah Harris reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +30 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$13 – $22 ~$45 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Zackariah Harris does not publish an official mash bill.
- 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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/3 spice: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 8/3 oak: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).