Russell’s Reserve 13-Year-Old Bourbon, the oldest expression of the core range ever released by the fan-favorite Russell’s Reserve, will get a limited run this summer.

The second release will happen sometime in July and the coveted bourbon, which was named Fred Minnick’s Whiskey of the Year in 2021, will continue to be released in small quantities as part of an annual release series moving forward, according to an announcement.

Russell’s Reserve 13-Year-Old is a tribute to the career of Master Distiller Eddie Russell, who celebrated his 41st anniversary at the distillery this summer. Paying tribute to the distillery’s heritage and the legacy pioneered by celebrated Master Distiller Jimmy Russell, the 13-Year-Old Bourbon showcases his son Eddie’s ability to develop complex flavors through careful aging and a keen sense for identifying only the highest quality barrels.

Eddie Russell first introduced the 114.8-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon in June 2021. By maintaining the barrel proof and opting not to chill filter the 13-year-old whiskey, it retains all the natural character of the bourbon, resulting in a more robust mouthfeel, per Eddie Russell’s intent.

The re-introduction of Russell’s Reserve 13-Year-Old is the latest in the Russell’s Reserve lineup, which boasts an award-winning portfolio of bourbon and rye whiskeys.

Russell’s Reserve 13-Year-Old will be available nationally at $100 SRP per 750 ML bottle for a limited time at select retailers in the U.S. To sign up for brand and product availability alerts for future releases, visit https://www.russellsreserve.com/.

For the full list of Minnick’s Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2021, visit fredminnick.com/2021/12/30/best-american-whiskeys-of-2021.