LAWRENCEBURG, KY (October 15, 2025) – Award-winning Russell’s Reserve proudly announces the release of Single Rickhouse 2025 – Camp Nelson E, the fourth edition in its acclaimed Single Rickhouse Collection. This year’s release continues to explore the concept of bourbon terroir, highlighting how a rickhouse’s unique location and environment shape the whiskey’s flavor and character.
Now available in select U.S. markets, the 2025 Camp Nelson E release reveals an entirely new profile influenced by shade, airflow, and the cooler aging conditions of the iconic Camp Nelson E rickhouse.
Exploring the Influence of Camp Nelson E
Built in 1946, Camp Nelson E sits deep among the trees along the Kentucky River, running north to south and experiencing unique wind patterns and consistent shading. The rickhouse’s dirt-floor “basement” level creates one of the coolest microclimates on the property — resulting in slower, more nuanced barrel aging compared to the sun-soaked Camp Nelson B, featured in last year’s release.
For this special 2025 edition, Master Distiller Eddie Russell selected barrels exclusively from the fifth floor of the seven-story rickhouse. The result is a non-chill filtered, barrel-proof bourbon (128 proof) — the highest-proof Russell’s Reserve release to date — crafted for discerning bourbon enthusiasts and collectors.
“Camp Nelson E is one of the most interesting aging environments we have, completely different from where we’ve pulled from in the past,” said Master Distiller Eddie Russell. “The barrels from the fifth floor have this beautiful balance of dark fruit, baking spice, and rich oak that felt true to Russell’s Reserve, but also completely its own.”
Tasting Notes – Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson E (2025 Edition)
Proof: 128
Aroma: Vanilla, caramel, and maple transitioning to fig, dried orange peel, cola, and toasted oak
Palate: Dried fruit, cherry, and mint with graham cracker and nutmeg spice
Finish: Long and warm, with sweet oak, molasses, and a touch of black pepper
Availability and Price
The Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson E is now available in limited quantities for $300 SRP (750ml) at select U.S. retailers and at the Wild Turkey Distillery Visitor Center.
The release will also be featured during a special vertical tasting of the Single Rickhouse Collection on October 27, 2025, hosted by Associate Master Blender Bruce Russell.
Fans can subscribe to the Russell’s Reserve email list at RussellsReserve.com for event details and ticket availability.
Please enjoy Russell’s Reserve responsibly.
About Russell’s Reserve
A true family legacy, Russell’s Reserve is crafted by legendary Master Distiller Eddie Russell and his son, Bruce Russell, at the Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The brand is renowned for its small-batch, hand-selected bourbons that celebrate craftsmanship, tradition, and the nuances of aging.
About Campari Group
The Campari Group is a leading global spirits company with a portfolio of more than 50 premium and super-premium brands, including Wild Turkey, Aperol, Campari, and Appleton Estate. Headquartered in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, Campari operates 23 production plants and employs approximately 4,700 people worldwide.
Learn more at www.camparigroup.com.
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