Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 45% ABV | 90 Proof | 750mL or 1.75L | Kentucky, USA | High-Rye Recipe

Process & Profile

Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made with corn, rye, and malted barley, along with selected yeast strains and Kentucky limestone-filtered water. Bulleit highlights the recipe’s relatively high rye content as the source of its bold, spicy character. It is a bourbon with a rye-driven edge, rather than a rye whiskey.

The whiskey has a medium amber color and opens with gentle spice and sweet oak aromas. Maple, oak, and nutmeg develop on the palate before a long, dry finish with a light toffee note. Bottled at 45% ABV, it has enough spice and oak character to hold its place in a whiskey cocktail.

Choose 750mL or 1.75L when ordering. These are two bottle-size options for the same Bulleit Bourbon expression; a selection of one size does not include both bottles.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Gentle spice and sweet oak.

• Palate: Maple, oak, and nutmeg.

• Finish: Long, dry, and smooth, with a light toffee note.

What Makes It Special

• A Kentucky straight bourbon with Bulleit’s distinctive high-rye character.

• Made from a combination of corn, rye, and malted barley.

• Uses Kentucky limestone-filtered water.

• Bottled at 45% ABV, or 90 U.S. proof.

• Balances spice and oak with maple and nutmeg notes.

• Available in a choice of 750mL or 1.75L bottles.

How to Enjoy

Pour Bulleit Bourbon neat to follow its progression from spice and sweet oak to maple and a dry toffee finish. A large ice cube is another option if you prefer a chilled pour.

Its rye-driven spice also suits an Old Fashioned. Start with a restrained amount of sweetener so the bourbon’s maple, oak, and nutmeg notes remain distinct.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey taste like?
   Bulleit describes gentle spice and sweet oak on the nose, maple, oak, and nutmeg on the palate, and a long, dry finish with light toffee.

2. Is Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey a rye whiskey?
   No. It is a Kentucky straight bourbon made with corn, rye, and malted barley. Its relatively high rye content contributes to its spicy character.

3. What proof is Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at 45% ABV, equivalent to 90 U.S. proof.

4. What bottle sizes are offered for Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   Choose either the 750mL or 1.75L bottle. Each size is an option for the same bourbon, and the selection includes one bottle in the size chosen.

5. Where can I buy Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   You can purchase Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap.