Russell’s Reserve introduces Single Rickhouse 2026 – Camp Nelson D, the highly anticipated fifth addition to its acclaimed Single Rickhouse Collection. 

The Collection explores whiskey “terroir,” how the precise location and environment of a rickhouse can influence a whiskey’s character even when the foundational elements and recipe remain constant. The 2026 edition presents the Collection’s most distinctive profile yet, with unexpected rye-like spice emerging from a bourbon shaped by Camp Nelson D’s elevation, airflow, and uniquely exposed maturation environment.

Built in 1946, Camp Nelson D remains one of the five historic rickhouses still standing on the Camp Nelson property. Positioned on the western side of the campus and at the highest elevation of any rickhouse featured in the Collection to date, Camp Nelson D sits apart from the surrounding warehouses. Its elevated, exposed, west-facing position creates strong, consistent airflow, contributing to an aging environment not previously explored through the Collection.

“Camp Nelson D was the first rickhouse I ever worked in at Camp Nelson when I started as a union employee 45 years ago, so coming back to it for this release meant a lot to me,” Master Distiller Eddie Russell said in a news release. “We set out looking for those sweeter notes we know and love, but the rye spice notes immediately stood out. It’s the most different Single Rickhouse release we’ve created, proving how every rickhouse can shape whiskey.”

The 2026 edition demonstrates Eddie Russell’s skill in barrel curation. As he and his team tasted through Camp Nelson D, they found themselves drawn to barrels from nearly every floor of the rickhouse, ultimately selecting barrels from floors one, three, four, five, and six. Drawing from more floors than any previous Single Rickhouse release, the warehouse’s distinct location allowed Russell to build a whiskey that balanced fruit-forward sweetness with the bold spice notes that became the hallmark of the final blend. 

“We don’t typically draw from the first floor,” Russell said. “But some of the barrels we tasted down there contributed an earthy character that helped build the spicy, rye-like profile we found ourselves chasing. Once we realized what was developing, we leaned into it. This is the first Single Rickhouse release where, tasted blind, you’d bet it was a rye.”

The resulting bourbon, bottled at a barrel proof of 120.8, Single Rickhouse 2026 captures the full character of this singular aging environment.

Released as Eddie Russell celebrates 45 years at Wild Turkey Distilling Co., Camp Nelson D reinforces his long-held belief: even with consistent whiskey-making fundamentals, the aging environment dramatically influences the final spirit. The result is a distinctive bourbon crafted to be savored and enjoyed.

Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson D is now available for a limited time at a suggested retail price of $300 per 750mL bottle at select retailers in U.S. markets and the Wild Turkey Distillery Visitor Center. For news of how to purchase, sign up for the Russell’s Reserve newsletter at RussellsReserve.com.

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