Russell’s Renegades

It should go without saying – choosing a barrel of fine Wild Turkey bourbon fares best as a team effort. At the very least you’re sipping alongside Eddie Russell, or perhaps a sample he’s earmarked. But more often than not there are multiple talented and opinionated individuals involved in the process. Such is the case with Rare Bird 101 private barrel selections.

As of September 2020, Rare Bird 101 selections will be facilitated through Justins’ House of Bourbon via the Bourbon Outfitter, as well as Keg & Bottle (both nationally recognized licensed retailers). Access to these barrels, as well as the opportunity to join future selection teams, are benefits reserved for my Patreon supporters, or “Russell’s Renegades.” It’s not a bourbon club in the conventional sense, but rather a group of like-minded individuals passionate about Wild Turkey. As such, the barrels we select are a reflection of our community.

If you’re interested in Russell’s Renegades and our zeal for all things Turkey, please check out my Patreon site or shoot me an email and I’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have. As for past, present, and upcoming barrel selections, please see the following chart for reference.

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Wild Turkey Barrel Selections

Selection Date	Name	Expression	Barrel, Location
September 5, 2018	One & A Century	Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon	18-0643 CNF 5
May 6, 2019	Promise to Mr. PorkChop	Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon	18-0573 CNF 6
May 6, 2019	Russell the Muscle	Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon	18-0567 CNF 6
May 6, 2019	Swan Song: A Barrel to Remember	Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon	19-0074 CNA 4
August 14, 2019	Fast Eddie: No Ice, No Glass	Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon	19-0538 CNF 6
April 14, 2020	Russell’s Renegades #404	Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon	20-0404 TYB 4
April 14, 2020	Russell’s Renegades #183	Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit	20-0183 TYE 4
September 8, 2020	Rare Bird 101 & JHOB “PayDay”	Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon	20-0689 TYG 4
September 8, 2020	Rare Bird 101 & JHOB “Granny’s Spice Rack”	Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon	20-0884 TYS 5
March 18, 2021	Rare Bird 101 and Keg & Bottle	Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon	21-0315 CNA 4
March 18, 2021	Rare Bird 101 and Keg & Bottle	Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon	20-0024 MCB 4
March 18, 2021	Rare Bird 101 and Keg & Bottle	Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon	21-0508 TYF 4
March 18, 2021	Rare Bird 101 and Keg & Bottle	Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon	21-0586 TYF 4
2021	5/8 TBD	TBD	TBD
2021	6/8 TBD	TBD	TBD
2021	7/8 TBD	TBD	TBD
2021	8/8 TBD	TBD	TBD

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Non Wild Turkey Barrel/Cask Selections

Selection Date	Name	Expression	Barrel/Cask Info
February 2021	A Midwinter Nights Yak	TTG Tessendier Lot 95	25-year Cognac, 110 proof (NCF)
May 2021	Riff Bird “Smoky”	New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon	4-year, barrel-proof KSBW (NCF)
May 2021	Riff Bird “Candy”	New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon	4-year, barrel-proof KSBW (NCF)
August 2021	Trail Bird “Krispy Kreme”	Wilderness Trail Single Barrel Rye	4-year, barrel-proof KSRW (NCF)
September 2021	Symposium	Westland Single Cask Selection	6-year, barrel-proof American Single Malt (ex-tequila cask finish)
September 2021	Whiskey House	Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel	5-year, barrel-proof Tennessee whiskey
October 2021	Rare Bird 101 and JHOB	Starlight Distillery	4-grain straight bourbon whiskey
October 2021	Rare Bird 101 and JHOB	Starlight Distillery	VDN rye
October 2021	Rare Bird 101 and JHOB	Starlight Distillery	“Cigar Batch” bourbon
Fall 2021	Rare Bird 101 and Keg & Bottle	Knob Creek Single Barrel Rye	TBD

Last updated: October 21, 2021