Eddie Russell

Thanks a Thousand! (Episode 1000: April 16, 2023)

We’re celebrating a major milestone this week with the 1000th episode of WhiskyCast! To mark the occasion, Mark went back through the archives to pick some memorable moments and interviews from the past 18 years for this special episode. You’ll hear from legends like the late Parker Beam and Michael Jackson, along with Jimmy Russell, Jim McEwan, Maureen Robinson, Fawn Weaver, and Richard Paterson…just to name a few. This episode is a lot longer than usual, and there’s plenty more that we could have included. In the news, Scotch Whisky Association leaders are hoping to persuade Parliament to reject a Read More »

Wild Turkey Announces Master’s Keep Unforgotten

Campari Group owned brand Wild Turkey has announced a new limited release titled Master’s Keep Unforgotten. This release is a high proof, extra-aged variation of Wild Turkey Forgiven (which is a discontinued limited release). The premise is that t…

Russell’s Reserve Announces "Single Rickhouse Collection"

Russell’s Reserve has announced the debut of a new annual release called “Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse.” The first release comes from retired rickhouse, Camp Nelson C. Eddie Russell, Master Distiller at the Wild Turkey distillery states:Tast…

Judy, Jimmy, Bourbon, and Time

Life is full of surprises. Cliché? Sure. But, true. I awoke at 4:00 AM excited for my Tuesday morning flight to Kentucky. As I hastily snoozed my alarm, I noticed my flight had been delayed by two hours. No worries. A quick rebook via Delta’s app and d…

Russell’s Reserve 10-Year (2022)

Some things you can always count on – a fresh-brewed cup of coffee in the morning, an ice-cold glass of lemonade on a summer’s afternoon, and the tried and true well-aged profile of Russell’s Reserve 10-Year. But then, maybe one of those, not so …

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