Bulleit Rye Tasting

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 )