Single Rickhouse - Camp Nelson B (2024)
Inspired by the unique conditions of the storied rickhouses at the Wild Turkey Distilling Co, the Single Rickhouse Collection explores the often-unsung contributions specific barrel resting places can have on a whiskey’s final character. Each limited time offering in the annual series features whiskey drawn entirely from a single rickhouse, proving that the ‘where’ can be just as important as the ‘how’ when it comes to exquisitely crafted whiskey.
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Tasting notes
Selected from a small batch of barrels entirely from the sixth floor of the seven story rickhouse, this is an extremely limited bourbon. Bottled at a barrel proof of 120.2, it is not only the highest proof entry in the Collection to date, but the highest proof Russell’s Reserve bottling ever released, perfectly capturing the essence of the rickhouse.
Proof
120.2
Aroma
Notes of oak, vanilla, and sweetcream transition to notes of cinnamon, spice, and floral
Taste
Flavors of cherry, raisin, and dark honey give way to herbal notes of clove, spearmint, and thyme
Finish
A long finish with spice, mature oak, char, and pepper notes
ABOUT CAMP NELSON B
The third edition of the Single Rickhouse series comes from Camp Nelson B, which was built in the 1940s and is still standing tall today as one of 5 remaining rickhouses on the property. Its central location on the Camp Nelson plot lends itself to increased sun exposure vs. the rickhouses of previous Single Rickhouse releases.
SINGLE RICKHOUSE IN THE NEWS
“fantastic…if you have the means to snag a bottle you won’t be disappointed”
“…everything I look for in a bourbon, delivered in a bold and uncompromising fashion that’s undeniably Russell”
“a fantastic yet elusive new bourbon that you should feel lucky if you get to taste.”
PREVIOUS SINGLE RICKHOUSE RELEASES
SINGLE RICKHOUSE 2023 – CAMP NELSON F
The second entry in the series, the Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse offering from Camp Nelson F is a rare bourbon, crafted from a small batch of barrels from the ‘center cut’ floors 4 and 5. Bottled at a barrel proof of 117.6, and non-chill filtered, this robust, long-lasting bourbon is meant to sip and savor.
SINGLE RICKHOUSE 2022 – CAMP NELSON C
The inaugural release in the collection, Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse from Camp Nelson C, was bottled from a small batch of just 72 barrels. Aged on the optimal center cut floors 3 and 4, bottled at 112.4 barrel proof, and non-chill filtered, this rich and decadent bourbon delivers a rich, unexpected blend of flavors that captures the essence and spirit of its roots. Camp Nelson C was dismantled prior to the bourbon’s release – making this first bottling in the series, truly one of a kind.