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Stellum Bourbon vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Comparing Stellum Bourbon and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$200 – $300).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$200 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Stellum Bourbon and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).