The highly-anticipated release of Russell’s Reserve 13-Year-Old Bourbon, the oldest expression of the core range from the fan-favorite Russell’s Reserve, will happen for the third year in a row.

Praised as the “Best American Whiskey of 2021” by world-renowned spirits critic and bourbon authority Fred Minnick, the bourbon was most recently awarded a coveted Double Gold medal from the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Russell’s Reserve 13-Year-Old is patiently crafted under the leadership of Master Distiller Eddie Russell, who celebrates his 42nd anniversary at the distillery this summer. Arriving in time for Father’s Day, the exemplary 13-Year-Old Bourbon pays tribute to the heritage and legacy of Russell’s Reserve, originally created by Eddie as an honor and tribute to the work of his own father, Master Distiller Jimmy Russell. The 13-Year-Old showcases Eddie’s decades of experience and expert ability to develop complex flavors through careful aging and keen barrel selection.

Eddie Russell first introduced the 114.8-proof 13-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon in June 2021. Quickly beloved by whiskey drinkers, it was re-introduced as a limited, annual offering in June of 2022. Serving as a shining example of the Russell family’s mastery of bourbon-making, Eddie maintains the barrel proof of this whiskey and opts not to chill filter, retaining all the natural character of the bourbon, resulting in a more robust mouthfeel, just as he intended it.

“Releasing Russell’s Reserve 13-Year-Old Bourbon is a moment I’ve come to look forward to each year,” Eddie Russell, Master Distiller at the Wild Turkey distillery, said in a news release. “This bourbon is a personal favorite of mine and I am proud to bring it back this year in time for Father’s Day.”

As Minnick said, it’s the whiskey “I’d love to sip every day for the rest of my life.”                                                    

The re-introduction of Russell’s Reserve 13-Year-Old is the latest in the brand’s lineup, which boasts an award-winning portfolio comprised of small batch releases to single barrel bottlings of the best-of-the-best bourbon and rye whiskeys Kentucky has to offer.

Russell’s Reserve 13-Year-Old will be available nationally from retailers, as well as at ReserveBar.com, at $150 SRP per 750 ML bottle for a limited time, starting in mid-June. For early access, sign up for the Russell’s Reserve Newsletter at russellsreserve.com.