Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2022 Camp Nelson C Bourbon Whiskey

Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse 2022 — Camp Nelson C. A limited annual release from Wild Turkey selecting barrels exclusively from a single rickhouse location, with Camp Nelson C being one of the most historically significant warehouse sites in the Wild Turkey aging system.

Camp Nelson is one of Wild Turkey's off-site aging campuses in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky — named for a Civil War-era freedmen's settlement that stood near the current warehouse location. Camp Nelson C is a specific rick house at that campus, and this 2022 Single Rickhouse release draws entirely from barrels aged in that building. The Single Rickhouse program isolates one warehouse's collective character rather than blending across sites, allowing collectors and enthusiasts to directly experience how a specific aging environment shapes Wild Turkey's high-rye mashbill over time.

The Camp Nelson C rick house produces a character distinct from Wild Turkey's Lawrenceburg campus warehouses due to differences in elevation, airflow, temperature cycling, and proximity to the Kentucky River. The 2022 release is the most recent Camp Nelson C bottling and the only year currently in the Wooden Cork collection.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Toasted oak, vanilla, caramelized sugar, and warm rye spice — Wild Turkey's high-rye character shaped by Camp Nelson C's specific aging environment
• Palate: Rich toffee, baking spice, dark honey, and charred oak — structured and expressive
• Finish: Warm oak, peppery spice, lingering sweetness

Specs

• Distillery: Wild Turkey Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Rickhouse
• Rickhouse: Camp Nelson C
• Release: 2022
• Proof: 104.6 (52.3% ABV)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Camp Nelson and why does it matter for Wild Turkey aging? Camp Nelson is an off-site Wild Turkey aging campus in Lawrenceburg — named for a Civil War-era freedmen's settlement that stood nearby. The Camp Nelson C rick house produces a distinct character from the main campus warehouses due to differences in elevation, airflow, and temperature cycling. The Single Rickhouse program isolates that character, giving collectors direct insight into how one specific building shapes Wild Turkey's bourbon over time.