Tasting notes
The 2026 Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse from Camp Nelson D is a rare bourbon, bottled from a small batch of barrels selected from the 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 floors of the Rickhouse. Bottled at a barrel proof of 120.8, and non-chill filtered, it is meant to be sipped and savored.
Proof
120.8
Aroma
Notes of baked fruits, apple, baking spices and vanilla
Taste
Flavors of Cinnamon, cloves, Stone Fruit, and Rye Bread
Finish
A medium-length finish with unique notes of rye spice, Pepper, Cinnamon and a Spicy Oak profile
ABOUT CAMP NELSON D
The fifth entry in the acclaimed Single Rickhouse Collection comes from Camp Nelson D, built in 1946 and still standing tall today as one of 5 remaining rickhouses on the property. It sits on the West side at a higher elevation than any previous Rickhouse release, experiencing strong airflow.
SINGLE RICKHOUSE IN THE NEWS
“Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson E is unlike anything Wild Turkey has released in recent memory—and it’s delicious.”
“What makes Russell’s unique is how consistent they are with their picks year after year, while still having complexity that keeps them on my radar for every release.”
“Another fantastic Russell’s release, the latest from a brand that seems to get an extra base hit almost every time it steps to the plate.”
PREVIOUS SINGLE RICKHOUSE RELEASES
SINGLE RICKHOUSE – CAMP NELSON E (2025)
Bottled at a barrel proof of 128 and non-chill filtered, the 2025 Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse from Camp Nelson E is the highest proof offering ever released by Russell’s Reserve. It is bottled from a small batch of barrels all selected from the fifth floor of the nearly 60-year-old-rickhouse.
SINGLE RICKHOUSE 2024 – CAMP NELSON B
The third edition of the Single Rickhouse series comes from Camp Nelson B, which was built in the 1940s and is still standing tall today as one of 5 remaining rickhouses on the property. Selected from a small batch of barrels entirely from the sixth floor of the seven story rickhouse and bottled at a barrel proof of 120.2, it is one of the highest proof entries in the collection and perfectly captures the essence of the rickhouse.
SINGLE RICKHOUSE 2023 – CAMP NELSON F
The second entry in the series, the Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse offering from Camp Nelson F is a rare bourbon, crafted from a small batch of barrels from the ‘center cut’ floors 4 and 5. Bottled at a barrel proof of 117.6, and non-chill filtered, this robust, long-lasting bourbon is meant to sip and savor.
SINGLE RICKHOUSE 2022 – CAMP NELSON C
The inaugural release in the collection, Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse from Camp Nelson C, was bottled from a small batch of just 72 barrels. Aged on the optimal center cut floors 3 and 4, bottled at 112.4 barrel proof, and non-chill filtered, this rich and decadent bourbon delivers a rich, unexpected blend of flavors that captures the essence and spirit of its roots. Camp Nelson C was dismantled prior to the bourbon’s release – making this first bottling in the series, truly one of a kind.