As steamy August fades into a breezy September, it’s only natural that whiskey brands look forward to the cozy autumnal days when the spirit is best enjoyed. As the seasons change, Russell’s Reserve is launching a new annual series.
The inaugural expression of Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson C pays tribute to a milestone distilling location — in more ways than one, according to an Aug. 30 press release. The 10-year-old bourbon was aged in 72 barrels from the decommissioned “rickhouse” at Camp Nelson C in Kentucky. Built in 1946, the now-demolished storage structure held barrels from Wild Turkey Distilling Co.