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Bulleit Bourbon

  • Distiller:

    Undisclosed

  • Bottler:

    Bulleit

  • ABV:

    45%

  • Age:

    NAS

  • Price:
    $$$$$
  • Raided Score: 86
  • Publication: Distiller
  • Excerpt: Medium finish where the cinnamon and rye in the mash bill come through again.
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  • Raided Score: 88
  • Publication: The Whiskey Jug
  • Excerpt: That same slightly dry / dusty character follows through on the long woody finish with some caramel and citrus hitching a ride. Very consistent aftertaste as it fades on a long finish.
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  • Raided Score: 87
  • Publication: WhiskyCast
  • Excerpt: The finish lingers with mild spices and good sweet notes of honey, vanilla, and chocolate.
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  • Raided Score: 85
  • Publication: Whiskey Raiders
  • Excerpt: While not super complex, Bulleit Bourbon is a popular bar staple given it's approachability though it's probably best mixed.
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  • Raided Score: 82
  • Publication: Breaking Bourbon
  • Excerpt: From a sipping bourbon standpoint, Bulleit also holds up well. It’s easy to drink, and its spicy pop makes it stand out from most bourbons.
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  • Raided Score: 87
  • Publication: Whisky Advocate
  • Excerpt: Very versatile; a pleasing, unchallenging bourbon to suit most moods and situations.
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  • Intro:

    This is a Diageo product line that used to be contract distilled by Four Roses in KY. The new producer is undisclosed.

  • Nose:

    Caramel, honey, pepper, clove, faint tobacco, light grain.

  • Taste:

    Thin to medium mouth feel. Corn, honey, young green youth notes. Light pepper, some astringency, clove, faint tobacco.

  • Finish:

    Short, hot, toffee, vanilla, pepper, faint mustiness.

  • Overall:

    While not super complex, Bulleit Bourbon is a popular bar staple given it's approachability though it's probably best mixed.

  • Score:

    4

  • By t8ke
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources
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