Why Russell's 6 Year Rye Is My Go-To Bottle

I finally grabbed a fresh bottle of russell's 6 year rye last weekend after seeing it sit on my local liquor store shelf for way too long, and it reminded me exactly why this stuff is a staple. If you've spent any time looking at whiskey, you know the "Russell's Reserve" name carries a lot of weight. It's the premium-leaning arm of the Wild Turkey distillery, led by the legendary Jimmy and Eddie Russell. While everyone is out there hunting for limited releases and overhyped allocated bottles, this 6-year rye just sits there, being consistently excellent and actually available. ...

May 25, 2026 · 6 min · Zindros Abdias