Crafting Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old turned out to be one of my most rewarding experiences as a distiller,“ says Russell, who celebrates 40 years of bourbon-making this year. “This release embodies our commitment to creating uniquely satisfying flavors, and, hands down, it’s one of our most rare bourbons.”Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old has flavors of plum, chocolate and toasted brown sugar, the company reports, with dried dark fruit and charred confectionary notes on the initial palate. Those sweet and woody notes give way to rich flavors of honey, chocolate and nougat throughout.