Bulleit Bourbon

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Bulleit
Label Name:
 
Bourbon
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Kentucky
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
45%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Double Gold (Bulleit 10 Yr, 2013); Bulleit Barrel Strength Double Gold & Best Straight Bourbon (2018); Diageo notes Double Gold/Gold medals for Bulleit expressions (2021); Ultimate Spirits Challenge scores for Barrel Strength (≈92); trade ratings generally mid-high (86–90 range)

Tasting Note
Rye-forward spice (black pepper, cinnamon) with vanilla, caramel, toasted oak and dried fruit; medium-bodied, dry and satiny finish with lingering baking spice and toffee.

Food Pairing
Grilled steak, smoked brisket, roasted pork, dark chocolate, pecan pie; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ, char siu, spicy Sichuan dishes, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
High-rye mash bill (approx. 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley). Fermented, distilled and matured in new charred American oak barrels in Kentucky; blended to house style and bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof).

Vineyard Info
Founded by Tom Bulleit (modern revival 1987); produced by The Bulleit Distilling Co. (Diageo). New Shelbyville, KY distillery opened 2017; brand built on a frontier-era family recipe.