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Stellum Bourbon vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Stellum Bourbon and Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +5 proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Stellum Bourbon 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
Stellum Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/8 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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 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.
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 lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).