Rare Breed is so good especially for the price point... I could see that winning over others that go for double the price... a real gem, and it’s relatively easy to find.
I know most of these are older videos but I'm coming late to the party as usual lol. I've been binge watching your channel and I wish I would have found it sooner. Great information and knowledge. You're gonna get me to try some borbouns that I definitely would've passed up before. I only have a small collection but with reviews like this the collection is surely going to grow. 💯😎
Just uncorked RR SiB 17-062 RH B Flr 5 'polite provisions pick', aired to hot socal weather for 20 minutes...nose, palate and finish is on spot, Sir. Burnt chocolate orange/tannic bran muffin cake. Outstanding Dram! Thanks for this great review.
For about the last two years now my wife and I have been exploring bourbons. Whiskey has always been our go to liquor for cocktails. But now we are exploring bourbon and whiskey on its own. This particular video finally got me to pull the trigger on a bottle of Russell’s Reserve 10 year. We were both blown away by how delicious it was. The creaminess, the way it lingered on our pallet we loved it! When it comes to Bourbon videos yours are always my favorite. You seem to be very knowledgeable and I love the information I get. I do watch other peoples videos but I do like yours the best. Your videos have introduced me to wild Turkey 101, and Four Roses single barrel and small batch. I very much enjoyed all three of these. I have also found on my own Woodinville finished in Port casks and Three Chord finished in Pinot Noir casks. I loved both of those. My wife and I are very much enjoying our bourbon journey and want to take a trip from our home in West Michigan down to Kentucky to enjoy the bourbon trail. Thank you for helping us along on our journey. Cheers 🥃🥃
Appreciate that Steve. Glad I can help you and your wife explore some more bourbons. There are so many out there it can be intimidating. But there are also so many to explore that are available as well that you don't have to chase. If you have any questions please let me know. Cheers!
I have been fooled by Russel's products many times when blind tasting or just having a pour from a friend/family member and not yet knowing what it is. it drinks like something so much more expensive and has the, complexity, delicate nose, mouth coating delectable palate, along with a good warm and long finish every time no matter what product. They really are turning out to be my favorite distiller when it comes to bourbon! great video buddy, cheers!
Hey Buddy, two of my absolute favorites. I agree with the Russels, it does have a ton of flavor and for me is super robust, cheers and as always another great review!
Rare breed can definitely make that impression. Blew me away first time I had it. For me Booker's bourbon was the turning point. After that everything changed in the best way. Cheers and thanks for watching!
Really sad bookers has gone to 6 years from 12 but price has increased I love beam but bookers has gone down substantially and legent was hugh disappointment. Sip awhile and Kathleen's were outstanding but still not what the 12 was and some like shiny barrel are flat out awful in my opinion. Distillers cut was outstanding non chill filter 5 to 6 years old and 21.99, bakers small batch has been discontinued and is better than most bookers releases as well.
Russell's is my all time favorite. It has a slightly dry feel to it that i really enjoy. I think wild turkeys downfall for me is that it can feel overly syrupy sweet after a while
After watching this episode back in October, it got the wheels turning in my head. I didn't believe that i agreed with you. I always thought i liked rare breed better than RR single barrel. So i bought a bottle of RR and did a blind shootout last night with 2 friends. We all picked the RR over the RB. They are both awesome pours but the RR had just a little bit extra. Thanks for this review and eye opening experience.
Yes Carl. It's the same reason why I did this side by side. Someone told that to me and I swore by RB. But RR does have a bit extra layer of flavor that puts it over the edge. Glad you and your buddies did this. Love hearing about others experiences. Cheers!
I just bought the Wild Turkey Rate Breed and compared it to Russell Reserve. Wow! What a great pair! So delicious! The spiciness of Rare Breed to the Reserve! Your assessment is spot on! Does bourbon get any better than this!
Jason, I really enjoyed the RR single barrell. I found it to have quite a bit of complexity. I liked it more than the Rare Breed. I will take the WT101 over the Rare Breed. Saves you a few bucks too.
You are a better man than I, I can no more tell you which one of these two favorites I prefer than which child or pet I love the most. Both are among our favorites and it really comes down to preference du jour.
Enjoyed your video. Just tasted my first Rare Breed and your review was spot on as usual. I enjoyed the spice and vanilla of Rare Breed more than the sweetness of Russell’s Reserve. I’ll stick with Rare Breed. Thank you!
Great job, bravo! Yes, a Rare Breed is hell of a bourbon, that was once my huge impression. Look at the concentration in the glass! I remember now how I literally ate it! Never got to try a Russel Reserve, but thanks, I won’t forget about this one. The prices in the States are awesome, you guys are lucky to have all this stuff at home.
I am glad I watched this the other day. I love WT101 and Rare Breed, but I didn't like the RR bottle I tried a year ago. I got another bottle a few days ago and it rocks. I agree it is slightly better than Rare Breed as well. The finish just lingers and it is so good. Cheers.
Love Jason's reviews, who got me started on the OF 1910 and 1920 ,which are fantastic, and was on that bandwagon for ~ two years. Then he got me to try the Rare Breed, and I was blown away, as it ticked so many boxes of what I like. Just got a bottle of Russel's Reserve for Christmas, and haven't uncorked it, as I'm waiting for a friend, who is in love with the RR 10 by the way, to do a blind with me.
I’ve been a rare breed lover for a couple years but recently I’ve been preferring the Russell’s Single barrel. The rare breed is more vanilla but has a little tobacco type flavor that sometimes I’m not in the mood for. The Russell’s has less vanilla but more of a rich candied fruit vibe that I have been really into lately. I’m leaning towards russels but both are some of the best alcohol on the planet hands down. When you sip either of these (I can see it on your face for both of them lol). It’s a satisfying sip that takes you to a special place 😍😍😍
Nice video, thanks. I have to admit, I felt a bit different. I love Rare Breed, especially the current version, and I had two or three bottles of it over the past years (and a couple more in stock luckily). Today I received my first bottle of Russel's SB, and of course, I coudn't wait to compare it to the Rare Breed. So I poured both, gave them a quarter of an hour, and ..., I get only minor differences in the nose and taste. The Russel is a different bottle than the one you show (quite clean bottle with just a small vertical label 3x10 cm), maybe the follow up, as the video is more than one year old. The Russels SB is a fantastic Bourbon, but in Germany, it is double the price of the Rare Breed (shy 30 to 50+). So I think the latter stays my value for money MVP by far. Cheers!
Russel reserve is now $63 here in MI. Things getting crazy. Rare Breed still $48 and I think I may stock up on a few bottles of it before they get stupid with one of my favorites.
Two unbelievable bourbons but reserve single barrel is top 5 bourbons for me. Love it. A little hard to find in NY but if you can get it , it’s around $55 bucks. Great review.
It was a progression for me, went from 101 to Rare Breed & my go to now is Russell’s Reserve SB, the flavours are just so much more rounded off & definitely doesn’t drink like 110 Proof. But if I want a good Kentucky hug, I still go back to my Rare Breed.
That was a great progression. But I agree. Russel's reserve single barrel being non chill filtered really makes a difference. If rare breed was non chill filtered...wow.
Getting good bourbon in Canada (Ontario, specifically) is a challenge, but the good news is that Rare Breed is available here. Sadly, there is no RR in Ontario, though some other provinces get the 90-proof 10-year and some single-barrel store picks on occasion. I had one of those single-barrel picks and it was brilliant. Did a blind head-to-head vs. the Rare Breed and had a very hard time picking a winner. Went with the RR, but considering the availability of the Rare Breed, I'm thrilled to have it on my shelf.
Nice review. I picked up a bottle of Russell Reserve today to give it a try. I love WT 101 but the Rare Breed was too hot for me. Hope the Russell Reserve works out for me. Cheers.
Enjoyed this review. The 101 is so good and has a great price it’s hard for me to get a whole bottle of either of these. I’ve had them both and they are delicious. WT is very dependable.
Took about 2 years for me of trying alot of different bourbon. Flavors start becoming fairly consistent in bourbons.. vanilla, oak, caramel...once you start training your brain you can start picking up more unique flavors and even pick out mash bills to some extent. But I couldn't start this channel until I felt I was ready. Cheers.
I'm fairly new to this (used to be a Maker Mark guy), but I love my Russell's store pick. Also, love OF 1920 and EC B519. Trying to find more good ones. Will probably get some Rare Breed. Sounds really tasty. Love your reviews.
I really like your in-depth analysis of these bourbons. I love my Russell's reserve single barrel. I just opened my first bottle of Rare Breed, and it's great, too. OF 1920 is my fav right now with ECBP B519 running second. Still trying a lot of different stuff. On the journey.
You are talking my language. B519 got me hooked on ECBP and 1920 a favorite as well. Just tried Old Forester single barrel (Total Wine) barrel pick and love it too. Agree with the reviews that it is along the line of the 1920 profile. Coincidentally having a pour of a Russell's Reserve private barrel pick (Total Wine) and very much enjoying it too while watching this. I tried the regular Russell's Reserve and could take or leave it, but this is different story... I think may need a backup bottle :)
@@RussD71 My Russell's Reserve is, also, a Total Wine store pick (I do have an extra one). Have not had the regular Russell's Reserve. Loving my Knob Creek Single Barrel store pick (Total Wine), right now.
I really enjoy your channel. I learn a lot about flavor profile listening to you, as I find my palate is very similar. These are definitely two of my favorite bottles and always have a place next to WT101, which is a daily sipper for me. The 2019 Rare Breed is crazy good and very smooth. I actually like it better than 2017 and 2018. The price points for both RB a RR SiB is more than fair, while pricing of Kentucky Spirit is a head scratcher - it’is the big reason I never buy it.
Appreciate you man. I always have Rare Breed on my bar and have ahead a couple bottles of the Russel 10 year. Guess I’m going to have to pick up a bottle of single barrel now. Cheers.
Here in UK Russell reserve is quite expensive.. Reere Breed is more affordable priced.. specially when you going to Poland.. on my last holiday when I get to Poland to catch up with my family I was able to buy Reere Breed for 20$ / bottle 🤯.. thanks for this review buddy...
Love OF120 and Russell's. Both great with my weekly cigars. I still need to try Rare breed. Just picked up a Pijeaville Rye and a Balcones True Blue 100. Opening this weekend.
Love The Mash and Drum! Great segments/ reviews and awesome music intros! 👍🏾 I have both of these bottles and haven't cracked them open yet. Looking forward to trying them 🥃
Great review. Rare Breed is still my go to when I want higher proof than WT101, love that vanilla. In PA the Russel's 110 is $10 - 20 more for less proof which keeps me from buying it over RB.
Yeah either of them are great choices. I had never put them side by side like that and the flavors were very different to me but equally delicious. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
I've been drinking and recommending Rare Breed for years. Nothing like it with a really fine cigar. But after seeing this video I'll be asking someone to put a bottle under the tree for me this year!
Wild turkey they have such solid bourbon, to me they are the most consistent brand, I never had a bad pour, my go to is the 101 but if you want something little bit more complex the rare breed and Russell reserve are so nice.
Great review! We just picked up our first bottle of Russell’s Reserve, and was a private barrel select from Total Wine... Holy moly is it delicious! My wife and I instantly loved it. Is it just me, or does the Russell’s Reserve have some Buffalo Trace characteristics?? Seemed like a mix between Eagle Rare and Four Roses. Amazing stuff. Thanks for the great video! 🥃
I love these both, but if I HAD to choose, I would pick the Russel's. That said, I have really been enjoying my bottle of rare breed that I just kicked tonight with the last bit going into my infinity bottle.
I have what some may consider a stupid question to ask. I am also an Ohio native, I know that russels reserve 13 is coming out or came out maybe, do you have any idea where we could begin looking to acquire one?
Russell's Reserve is definitely my pick between the two, but after your review i might have to go back and check the Rare Breed again. I think I will have to do a blind tasting between the two now.
Thanks for the review Jason! I’m drinking Kentucky Spirit as I watched this vid! I have an open store pick of Russell’s Reserve single barrel and an unopened bottle of Rare Breed. Love Wild Turkey whiskey, sounds like I gotta crack the Rare Breed very soon! I opened the KS and RR at the same time, at first the KS had better balance but now the RR has opened up for the win! Cheers! 🥃👍
I'm starting to think that the Russell family is going to end my chasing career. WT offers pretty much everything I love about American whiskey.
I wholeheartedly agree. The same thing has happened to me.
Wow, I thought it was just me. Oh, I've chased but keep coming back to the WT boys.
ditto.
They are both excellent - but I vote Rare Breed - just love that sweet deep flavor!
Rare Breed is so good especially for the price point... I could see that winning over others that go for double the price... a real gem, and it’s relatively easy to find.
I’m really impressed by Rare Breed, the nose and palate is amazing, the higher proof is spot on, looking forward to trying the Single Barrel next.🥃
I know most of these are older videos but I'm coming late to the party as usual lol. I've been binge watching your channel and I wish I would have found it sooner. Great information and knowledge. You're gonna get me to try some borbouns that I definitely would've passed up before. I only have a small collection but with reviews like this the collection is surely going to grow. 💯😎
I’m still undecided...I’m going to buy both
Only correct answer. 😂🤣
Just uncorked RR SiB 17-062 RH B Flr 5 'polite provisions pick', aired to hot socal weather for 20 minutes...nose, palate and finish is on spot, Sir. Burnt chocolate orange/tannic bran muffin cake. Outstanding Dram! Thanks for this great review.
For about the last two years now my wife and I have been exploring bourbons. Whiskey has always been our go to liquor for cocktails. But now we are exploring bourbon and whiskey on its own. This particular video finally got me to pull the trigger on a bottle of Russell’s Reserve 10 year. We were both blown away by how delicious it was. The creaminess, the way it lingered on our pallet we loved it! When it comes to Bourbon videos yours are always my favorite. You seem to be very knowledgeable and I love the information I get. I do watch other peoples videos but I do like yours the best. Your videos have introduced me to wild Turkey 101, and Four Roses single barrel and small batch. I very much enjoyed all three of these. I have also found on my own Woodinville finished in Port casks and Three Chord finished in Pinot Noir casks. I loved both of those. My wife and I are very much enjoying our bourbon journey and want to take a trip from our home in West Michigan down to Kentucky to enjoy the bourbon trail. Thank you for helping us along on our journey. Cheers 🥃🥃
Appreciate that Steve. Glad I can help you and your wife explore some more bourbons. There are so many out there it can be intimidating. But there are also so many to explore that are available as well that you don't have to chase. If you have any questions please let me know. Cheers!
i was TOTALLY wondering if anyone did a comparison of these two....annnnnd of course you did...2 years ago...ha! love it!!!!!!
I have been fooled by Russel's products many times when blind tasting or just having a pour from a friend/family member and not yet knowing what it is. it drinks like something so much more expensive and has the, complexity, delicate nose, mouth coating delectable palate, along with a good warm and long finish every time no matter what product. They really are turning out to be my favorite distiller when it comes to bourbon! great video buddy, cheers!
Hey Buddy, two of my absolute favorites. I agree with the Russels, it does have a ton of flavor and for me is super robust, cheers and as always another great review!
Thanks Scott. Having them side by side was a first and both were very good. Worthy of any shelf. Thanks again for watching buddy. Cheers!
The rare breed was a turning point in bourbon for me. Before it, I just didn’t ‘get’ bourbon but now I’m a huge fan
Rare breed can definitely make that impression. Blew me away first time I had it. For me Booker's bourbon was the turning point. After that everything changed in the best way. Cheers and thanks for watching!
The 58.4 batch is improvement on the last one. I got rid of a bottle over a weekend very gooood.
Then consider Bookers is £75 to rarebreed £50 my way. This batch isn’t much behind Bookers considering price it’s a no brainer.
Really sad bookers has gone to 6 years from 12 but price has increased I love beam but bookers has gone down substantially and legent was hugh disappointment. Sip awhile and Kathleen's were outstanding but still not what the 12 was and some like shiny barrel are flat out awful in my opinion. Distillers cut was outstanding non chill filter 5 to 6 years old and 21.99, bakers small batch has been discontinued and is better than most bookers releases as well.
Cant go wrong with rare breed, ecbp's, or old forester 1920 all outstanding and great value.
Couple of my favorites. I’d grab a Russells pick over WTRB, but it’s like choosing a favorite child.
Man the Russell’s single barrel store picks are so good if you can find them def buy them!!!!
I agree. I have a store pick (Total Wine) and it is excellent.
Drinking one from Buster's in Memphis as I'm watching this.
I have the store pick from Total Wine. It’s the best whiskey I ever tasted.
I have a warehouse G floor 4 Star liquor store pick and it’s absolutely awesome. I have heard other warehouse might not be as good as G
AMEN! Got 2, cracked one and tried it. Back to the shop to get 2 more.
Russell's is my all time favorite. It has a slightly dry feel to it that i really enjoy. I think wild turkeys downfall for me is that it can feel overly syrupy sweet after a while
After watching this episode back in October, it got the wheels turning in my head. I didn't believe that i agreed with you. I always thought i liked rare breed better than RR single barrel. So i bought a bottle of RR and did a blind shootout last night with 2 friends. We all picked the RR over the RB. They are both awesome pours but the RR had just a little bit extra. Thanks for this review and eye opening experience.
Yes Carl. It's the same reason why I did this side by side. Someone told that to me and I swore by RB. But RR does have a bit extra layer of flavor that puts it over the edge. Glad you and your buddies did this. Love hearing about others experiences. Cheers!
The Mash and Drum alright, these comments convinced me to give this a go, I’m a Rare Breed fan, so looking forward to experiencing the RR.
I just bought the Wild Turkey Rate Breed and compared it to Russell Reserve. Wow! What a great pair! So delicious! The spiciness of Rare Breed to the Reserve! Your assessment is spot on! Does bourbon get any better than this!
Spot on review. Love the unbridled flavor of the Rare Breed, but prefer the flavor wheel and complexity of the Russels Reserve.
Jason, I really enjoyed the RR single barrell. I found it to have quite a bit of complexity. I liked it more than the Rare Breed. I will take the WT101 over the Rare Breed. Saves you a few bucks too.
Love them both too and for the same reasons you bring out. Renewed fan of WT!
I mixed Russell’s 10 year, rare breed, and single barrel. Sat em for 2 weeks and it’s now my go to.
Thank you for your honest advice. Im going for the Wild Turkey Reserve.
The rare breed is really good. ...thanks love ur opinions
You are a better man than I, I can no more tell you which one of these two favorites I prefer than which child or pet I love the most. Both are among our favorites and it really comes down to preference du jour.
Have (had) both. Like the Russell’s Reserve most. I mix 1:1 Rare Breed with Elijah Craig.
Enjoyed your video. Just tasted my first Rare Breed and your review was spot on as usual. I enjoyed the spice and vanilla of Rare Breed more than the sweetness of Russell’s Reserve. I’ll stick with Rare Breed. Thank you!
I have a Russel's Reserve Single Barrel Store pick and it's scrumptious 🤤
Great job, bravo! Yes, a Rare Breed is hell of a bourbon, that was once my huge impression. Look at the concentration in the glass! I remember now how I literally ate it! Never got to try a Russel Reserve, but thanks, I won’t forget about this one. The prices in the States are awesome, you guys are lucky to have all this stuff at home.
I am glad I watched this the other day. I love WT101 and Rare Breed, but I didn't like the RR bottle I tried a year ago. I got another bottle a few days ago and it rocks. I agree it is slightly better than Rare Breed as well. The finish just lingers and it is so good. Cheers.
The 58.4 Rarebreed batch is improvement on last one. Dam good stuff.
Such a great job describing the aromas, flavors, and finishes!
Love Jason's reviews, who got me started on the OF 1910 and 1920 ,which are fantastic, and was on that bandwagon for ~ two years. Then he got me to try the Rare Breed, and I was blown away, as it ticked so many boxes of what I like. Just got a bottle of Russel's Reserve for Christmas, and haven't uncorked it, as I'm waiting for a friend, who is in love with the RR 10 by the way, to do a blind with me.
I’ve been a rare breed lover for a couple years but recently I’ve been preferring the Russell’s Single barrel. The rare breed is more vanilla but has a little tobacco type flavor that sometimes I’m not in the mood for. The Russell’s has less vanilla but more of a rich candied fruit vibe that I have been really into lately. I’m leaning towards russels but both are some of the best alcohol on the planet hands down. When you sip either of these (I can see it on your face for both of them lol). It’s a satisfying sip that takes you to a special place 😍😍😍
100pct, you nailed it. both are great pours. and gives you 2 distinct flavor profiles🥃 cheers
Nice video, thanks. I have to admit, I felt a bit different. I love Rare Breed, especially the current version, and I had two or three bottles of it over the past years (and a couple more in stock luckily). Today I received my first bottle of Russel's SB, and of course, I coudn't wait to compare it to the Rare Breed. So I poured both, gave them a quarter of an hour, and ..., I get only minor differences in the nose and taste. The Russel is a different bottle than the one you show (quite clean bottle with just a small vertical label 3x10 cm), maybe the follow up, as the video is more than one year old.
The Russels SB is a fantastic Bourbon, but in Germany, it is double the price of the Rare Breed (shy 30 to 50+). So I think the latter stays my value for money MVP by far.
Cheers!
OK, I looked it up, it seems I have an older version.
Russel reserve is now $63 here in MI. Things getting crazy. Rare Breed still $48 and I think I may stock up on a few bottles of it before they get stupid with one of my favorites.
Two unbelievable bourbons but reserve single barrel is top 5 bourbons for me. Love it. A little hard to find in NY but if you can get it , it’s around $55 bucks. Great review.
It was a progression for me, went from 101 to Rare Breed & my go to now is Russell’s Reserve SB, the flavours are just so much more rounded off & definitely doesn’t drink like 110 Proof. But if I want a good Kentucky hug, I still go back to my Rare Breed.
That was a great progression. But I agree. Russel's reserve single barrel being non chill filtered really makes a difference. If rare breed was non chill filtered...wow.
Awesome comparison review. When in doubt always go with some WT.
Absolutely buddy! Both are awesome. Cheers!
The Mash and Drum Rare Breed is one I haven’t tried yet. So that might be next.
Love them both but Russel’s definitely gets the nod. So flavorful and complex. Thanks for the informative videos.
Just bought a bottle of Russell’s Reserve. Thanks
Getting good bourbon in Canada (Ontario, specifically) is a challenge, but the good news is that Rare Breed is available here. Sadly, there is no RR in Ontario, though some other provinces get the 90-proof 10-year and some single-barrel store picks on occasion. I had one of those single-barrel picks and it was brilliant. Did a blind head-to-head vs. the Rare Breed and had a very hard time picking a winner. Went with the RR, but considering the availability of the Rare Breed, I'm thrilled to have it on my shelf.
I've got 4 of the bottles in this video and Rare Breed is one of my faves. They're all good pours though!!! Nice video. No swears even!
Two of my very favorites! I go back and forth on my preference from week to week! Love 'em both!
Nice review. I picked up a bottle of Russell Reserve today to give it a try. I love WT 101 but the Rare Breed was too hot for me. Hope the Russell Reserve works out for me. Cheers.
Just discovered RR single...Amazing stuff I agree....I wonder if it would hold up against the 13 year....RR single tasted like Stagg Jr.!
Enjoyed this review. The 101 is so good and has a great price it’s hard for me to get a whole bottle of either of these. I’ve had them both and they are delicious. WT is very dependable.
Very much. Love the quality and accessibility of WT. Cheers!
Such a fantastic review. I've done this same comparison with my bottles and you were spot on.
Excellent review. I think the only course of action is to try them both. Well done, sir! Cheers!!!
Haven't had Rare Breed, but having a store pick from Busters out of Memphis for the Russell's right now
great review.
rare breed @ 66 dollars
101 @ 40 in Ontario. I do like The Rare Breed better but not for that price difference.
cheers 🍻
How long did it take you before you could easily pick out all those different flavors and notes?
Took about 2 years for me of trying alot of different bourbon. Flavors start becoming fairly consistent in bourbons.. vanilla, oak, caramel...once you start training your brain you can start picking up more unique flavors and even pick out mash bills to some extent. But I couldn't start this channel until I felt I was ready. Cheers.
Any wild turkey product is a winner 👍
I'm fairly new to this (used to be a Maker Mark guy), but I love my Russell's store pick. Also, love OF 1920 and EC B519. Trying to find more good ones. Will probably get some Rare Breed. Sounds really tasty. Love your reviews.
I really like your in-depth analysis of these bourbons. I love my Russell's reserve single barrel. I just opened my first bottle of Rare Breed, and it's great, too. OF 1920 is my fav right now with ECBP B519 running second. Still trying a lot of different stuff. On the journey.
You are talking my language. B519 got me hooked on ECBP and 1920 a favorite as well. Just tried Old Forester single barrel (Total Wine) barrel pick and love it too. Agree with the reviews that it is along the line of the 1920 profile. Coincidentally having a pour of a Russell's Reserve private barrel pick (Total Wine) and very much enjoying it too while watching this. I tried the regular Russell's Reserve and could take or leave it, but this is different story... I think may need a backup bottle :)
@@RussD71 My Russell's Reserve is, also, a Total Wine store pick (I do have an extra one). Have not had the regular Russell's Reserve. Loving my Knob Creek Single Barrel store pick (Total Wine), right now.
I really enjoy your channel. I learn a lot about flavor profile listening to you, as I find my palate is very similar. These are definitely two of my favorite bottles and always have a place next to WT101, which is a daily sipper for me. The 2019 Rare Breed is crazy good and very smooth. I actually like it better than 2017 and 2018. The price points for both RB a RR SiB is more than fair, while pricing of Kentucky Spirit is a head scratcher - it’is the big reason I never buy it.
Appreciate you man. I always have Rare Breed on my bar and have ahead a couple bottles of the Russel 10 year. Guess I’m going to have to pick up a bottle of single barrel now. Cheers.
Just tried rare breed and oh my.. Really good
I'm a huge fan of WTRB - Its the "Long Vanilla Hug" that has complexity that lasts. RR is good in my opinion -but falls short of the RB
Perfect review for me as I’m right here wanting to try rare breed and Russell. I’ll purchase both
When i see one of your reviews I click because you are solid
I picked Rare Breed. Next bottle is Russell's Single Barrel...Thanjks
Probably my two favorite bottles that are on the shelf and under $60
Here in UK Russell reserve is quite expensive.. Reere Breed is more affordable priced.. specially when you going to Poland.. on my last holiday when I get to Poland to catch up with my family I was able to buy Reere Breed for 20$ / bottle 🤯.. thanks for this review buddy...
Love OF120 and Russell's. Both great with my weekly cigars. I still need to try Rare breed.
Just picked up a Pijeaville Rye and a Balcones True Blue 100. Opening this weekend.
Love The Mash and Drum! Great segments/ reviews and awesome music intros! 👍🏾
I have both of these bottles and haven't cracked them open yet. Looking forward to trying them 🥃
Russel’s Reserve is in my top 5 favorite bourbon’s and even top whiskey across the board for me
Of note is that the Russell's Reserve Single Barrel is at about a $15 higher price point than the Rare Breed.
I'm a value guy. I buy Wild Turkey. Extra easy since I like it better than stuff many times its price.
i have and luv the rare breed…. now after ur review i’m going to get the russell single barrel instead of the 10y.. thx…
Yeah WT 101 is my benchmark. I always go back to that. I now have 2 more I have to try. Thanks!
I have the RR 10 year and find it one of my favs. Now have to get the single barrel. All the taste notes sound great.
Oh that's a cool idea! Will do. Yeah if you don't look past that old no. 7 and try these your missing out. Cheers.
This is a solid review of two excellent bourbons. Nicely done!
Great review. Rare Breed is still my go to when I want higher proof than WT101, love that vanilla. In PA the Russel's 110 is $10 - 20 more for less proof which keeps me from buying it over RB.
Yeah either of them are great choices. I had never put them side by side like that and the flavors were very different to me but equally delicious. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
RB blows RR out of the water for me. In fact I'd take RR small batch over the SiB.
i think Russell is the best American whiskey distiller... superlative, beautiful, spicy.... delicious....
I've been drinking and recommending Rare Breed for years. Nothing like it with a really fine cigar. But after seeing this video I'll be asking someone to put a bottle under the tree for me this year!
Just now (06/06/2022) opening a WTRB and it's the exact same proof as the reviewed bottle, 116.8??
I have yet to try the Russell but I really love the Rare breed neat. Looking forward to trying the Russell reserved tho. Love ur vids man. Great job!!
The Russell is honestly one if the best bourbons I have ever had. For they price it is the best IMO.
Great video! I have both and I like one more than the other and it's not even close. Very interested to hear your opinion. Thank you.
The RR needs a few days to breathe, and THEN becomes a very good bourbon. The WT rare is good from cork pop to finish. Rare breed for me any day.
Love these head to heads
I'm a Russell fan!
Wild turkey they have such solid bourbon, to me they are the most consistent brand, I never had a bad pour, my go to is the 101 but if you want something little bit more complex the rare breed and Russell reserve are so nice.
Great review! We just picked up our first bottle of Russell’s Reserve, and was a private barrel select from Total Wine... Holy moly is it delicious! My wife and I instantly loved it.
Is it just me, or does the Russell’s Reserve have some Buffalo Trace characteristics?? Seemed like a mix between Eagle Rare and Four Roses. Amazing stuff. Thanks for the great video! 🥃
It can from some of those picks.
Great review thanks!
Just subscribed too! :)
I'm a big Russels Fan! That said, I need to get some 101 and start to enjoy that too!
101 is a GREAT bargain for the price..everyday drinker
I really like Rare Breed. Need to try the RR Single Barrel. Great video, Jason.
Love em both! Great job.
I love these both, but if I HAD to choose, I would pick the Russel's. That said, I have really been enjoying my bottle of rare breed that I just kicked tonight with the last bit going into my infinity bottle.
I have what some may consider a stupid question to ask. I am also an Ohio native, I know that russels reserve 13 is coming out or came out maybe, do you have any idea where we could begin looking to acquire one?
I love deep vanilla bourbons!
Once again great reviews
Russell's Reserve is definitely my pick between the two, but after your review i might have to go back and check the Rare Breed again. I think I will have to do a blind tasting between the two now.
Yeah definitely do blond tasting. The difference is really cool to see but both are very delicious
I think the latest Rarebreed is closer to the turkey profile. It’s still got spice and big kick but sooo goood.
I love both
So give the Russell's to the ladies and the Rare Breed to the gents. I am drinking Rare Breed tonight. Cheers.
Rare Breed by a nose! Sweet, complex, with a long, viscous finish.
Great head-to-head Jason, Love the RR single barrel.
Thanks for the review Jason! I’m drinking Kentucky Spirit as I watched this vid! I have an open store pick of Russell’s Reserve single barrel and an unopened bottle of Rare Breed. Love Wild Turkey whiskey, sounds like I gotta crack the Rare Breed very soon! I opened the KS and RR at the same time, at first the KS had better balance but now the RR has opened up for the win! Cheers! 🥃👍
Thanks Press Man! Both are great! You will love that Rare Breed! Vanilla spice all the way. Cheers my friend!
Another great review Jason! Love me some Turkey. Have not had the Russell's Single Barrel yet, but will need to definitely try it now. Cheers buddy
Great review! I enjoy both for sure!