Bulleit Rye, an award-winning straight out of the barrel rye whiskey. Being the baby of the Bulleit family, it has held it’s own on the shelf since it’s release in 2011 – and continues remain one of the highest quality ryes around and first choice for many these days!
Infamous Distillery:
The Bulleit Distilling Company has been operational since the 1800s, started by Augustus Bulleit who started everything with the high-rye Whiskey. Bulleit Bourbon is distilled and aged with high rye content, small hints of spicy characters, Kentucky limestone-filtered water in charred American oak barrels. The barrels created a smoky backbone while the filtered water lays down the foundation of the Bourbon’s personality and the rye and spice give Bulleit’s Bourbon the bold, smooth and clean finish we know and love.
Color:
Light amber with a thin consistency but medium legs.
Smell:
An initial sugary aroma followed by a smoky oak finishing with a floral scent.
Taste:
– 1st flavor: sweet spice; vanilla, honey and spice
– Aging aroma: very rich oak
– Strength: light
– Texture: smooth
– Weight: thin
Finish:
Long, oaky, vanilla spice cover the tongue with a hint of honey teases the palette as the flavor lingers.
Cocktail Suggestions for your Local Bartender:
– Manhattan
– Old Fashion
– Spicy Hot Totty
– Rye Mule
– Whiskey Ginger ( if you’re looking for a spicy sour punch )
Hi Michael! Thank you for these excellent tasting notes. I’m a bourbon girl myself; Maker’s is always my choice. How would this compare in terms of taste and finish?
Hello.
Ohh, I also love Maker’s and it makes one of my favorite hot toddy’s.
We have found that Bulliet Rye is a little bit spicer than Maker’s and not quite as sweet of a finish.
It does make for a great Rye Manhattan though.
Cheers🥃
I love Bulliet as a gift to bourbon drinkers since it’s something different and many of them do not think to buy it for themselves! This review is terrific with all the cocktail ideas!
Thank you very much. Cheers 🥂
Michael – You’ve sold me! Love the cocktail suggestions. I will be sure to try this out after your incredible review. Cheers 🥂
Thank you very much. I look forward to hearing what you think. Cheers 🥂
Hi, Michael. Thanks for the tasting notes on Bulleit Rye. I am a whiskey girl…rye and bourbon. If rye is one of your favorites, you might also enjoy a Sazerac cocktail. Also, have you tried Michter’s Rye…it’s another great one!
Hello,and thank you.
Whiskey definitely had a special place in my heart ❤️ and a good Sazerac is always tasty.
Michter’s is another one that never lets you down, and if you like a little more spice Whistle Pig is fire 🔥.