Russell’s Reserve 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey
Russell's Reserve 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey is a 45% ABV (90 proof), 750mL Kentucky straight rye — the only standard age-stated rye whiskey Wild Turkey produces. Made from the distillery's single rye mash bill of 51% rye, 37% corn, and 12% malted barley, hand-selected from center-cut rickhouse barrels by master distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell, and aged a minimum of six years in No. 4 "alligator char" American oak. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 45% ABV / 90 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Age: minimum 6 years
- Mash bill: 51% rye, 37% corn, 12% malted barley
- Distillery: Wild Turkey (Austin, Nichols), Lawrenceburg, Kentucky — master distillers Jimmy & Eddie Russell
- Recognition: Double Gold — NY Intl Spirits Competition 2022; Platinum — ASCOT Awards 2022
The Bourbon-Drinker's Rye
Wild Turkey's rye mash bill is famously "barely legal" — just enough rye to qualify — which makes Russell's Reserve 6 Year the ideal bridge between bourbon and rye. The Russell family has nearly 100 years of combined experience at the Lawrenceburg distillery, and this is their take on the perfect small-batch rye: sweeter and rounder than high-rye competitors, with the structure to hold its own neat or in cocktails. See our rye whiskey collection and the Russell's Reserve lineup.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vanilla, frosted sugar cookies, citrus, and honeyed oak with a hint of black pepper. Palate: sweet and creamy — confectioners' sugar, vanilla, caramel, lemon zest — with gradually building rye spice. Finish: black pepper and citrus zest with a mild Kentucky hug.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on the rocks for sipping. Its sweetness and spice make it an ideal Manhattan or Old Fashioned rye.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mash bill of Russell's Reserve 6 Year Rye?
51% rye, 37% corn, 12% malted barley — Wild Turkey's single rye mash bill.
Who is Russell's Reserve named for?
Jimmy and Eddie Russell, the father-son master distiller team with a combined 100+ years at Wild Turkey.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes — its mild spice and sweet undertones make it an approachable entry point into rye whiskey.
What is the difference from Wild Turkey 101 Rye?
Russell's Reserve 6 is older and more mature, bottled at a gentler 90 proof.
Pick up this approachable, age-stated Kentucky rye online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.