| Whisky | Bulleit Bourbon (45%) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Type | Bourbon |
| Cask | American Oak |
| Abv | 45% |
| Rating | 75/100 |
Budget high-rye bourbon. Smells and tastes a bit "young." Spice is not overwhelming. More complex bourbons in this price range. Would be a good mixer.
Ethanol (young), white sugar, maple, vanilla, oak.
Sweet, vibrant cinnamon notes, citrus at start, thin viscosity.
Brown sugar, cinnamon, faint ginger.
Esmalte, barniz, dulce.
Clásico bourbon, muy rico.
The smell of corn, vanilla, and honey. Rust color, like the label. The taste of corn and molasses. Aftertaste of medium duration. In the aftertaste, honey. The alcoholic degree is felt.
Honey, vanilla, corn
Corn, molasses
Honey
Beautifull bourbon.
I like this on very much. Same class as Woodford majors reserve for me!
Fruity, caramel, raisins
Full of various flavours. Mostly sherry/raisins and sweetness. A very little sharpness on the back
Full mounth.
W zapachu wanilia, pomarańcza, kukurydza. W smaku ostra, pieprzna, wanilia, kukurydza, świeże drewno. Bardzo szorstka. Nigdy więcej.
Nice alternative to jd
Orange nose, sweet and smooth. I ot as good as 4R, but good none the less. Little apple aftertaste
Smooth, deep taste. Love i
smells sweet, hints of vanilla and mint. the taste is different. Little oak and black pepper with a touch of bitterness on the end. Cinnamon Comes trough, and the empty glas smells like dry abricots:)
A great bourbon at its price. Good for spirit-forward cocktails or with just a nice chunk of ice.
76
9/3/20
char, spices, nutty, hot
Typical bourbon. Very mild and tasty!
Licorice, pine, vanilla
Caramel, quite oily
Strong licorice
I dont have much to say about this one. Just a typical bourbon with great a little bit more spice.
great price. lovely spice. oak is nice. smooth .
spice and oak
spice oak cherry vanilla. a wee pungent (nicely so).
sweet. very small smoke, but it is there.
Ciekawy burbon, delikatnie pikantny (żyto w składzie) Czuć też mocno wypaloną beczkę.
Aroma: álcool, acetona, caramelo, frutas.
Paladar: adocicado, menos álcool que no olfato. Retrogosto doce
Neat, from a tumbler: Cereal grains in the nose: more cereal barley than corn. Surprisingly little burn, more like metal shavings.
The burn does come through in the first sip, as does the corn. Some fruit rind and spiciness: cinnamon and clove. There is an inky saltiness on the lips; the rock salt actually comes through full force in the second wave.
The finish is cinnamon spices, with a hint of pencil shavings. And that salt just don't quit. A tinge of finished wood but the salt and spices are the underground star of this one.
Smell: fruity, vax, floral, spicy, orange peel.
Taste: orange, caramel, vanilla, smooth.
Finish: wood, alkohol.
Sehr guter Bourbon zu einem sehr guten Preis.
Sehr guter Bourbon zu einem sehr guten Preis. Viel Vanille und Honig in der Nase und am Gaumen.
Honig, Vanille, Kuchen
Süß, mild
Wärmend
Not overly sweet. Has standard bourbon flavours. Good for the price point.
quente, doce e pouco álcool no paladar
mel, caramelo
doce e picante
um pouco amargo e picante
sehr würzig
sehr würzig, dann Eiche, dann Roggen
sehr würzig-süß
A nice blend for the price to be sure. But this is definitely priced correctly. Any higher and my eyebrow would go up with it. A little boring, if I'm quite honest in comparison to my favs that are big and bold. However, this isn't bad, and if ever on a TIGHT budget, I could be convinced to purchase again. While my mixing know-how is limited, I imagine this one would be good in a cocktail capacity.
SETTING: On a scorching hot, summer day, climb up into an old tree amidst bright yellow-green leaves. Take a nap with your back against the trunk, hat over your eyes and feet dangling. Bulleit will be the lullaby to get you there.
VITALS:
- Made in: Kentucky, USA
- Producer: Diageo
- Distiller: Sourced - MGP; likely supplied by Four Roses Distillery until 2016*
- Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Age: nas
- Mash Bill: corn=68%, rye=28%, barley=4%*
- Casks: undisclosed char
- Barrel Entry Proof: undisclosed
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Enjoyment method: neat from a Glencairn glass with father and fellow reviewer, Brian Dawson (username: bdawson57). Check out his review for this bourbon and many others on his profile!
*notes taken from Bulleit's website: bulleit.com. Check it out for more info.
Yeast is very prominent on the first draws, taking on an almost stuffing-like-quality. With more coaxing, a simple brown sugar comes together with pumpkin, of all things. Hazelnuts accompany them all just at the back of the palate for a twinge of bitterness. Little spice or alcohol is there regardless of how dangerously you're sniffing.
For wood, pine dominates but this combines surprisingly with sweet corn (Note: my dad and I came to both odd flavors separately!).
For under $30, I'll say I'm impressed. Pricing aside though, this isn't the worst, but it is far from the best.
- Mouth feel: very thin, mellow and a touch watery. This is by far my biggest problem with this bourbon.
- Balance: Pretty impressed with the blend for the price.
- Visual: The lightest colored bourbon I've ever had, it offers medium legs with a minimal crown and droplets.
- Taste: The rye is more pronounced on the taste, but at 90 proof, the spice and burn is mild. Additionally, there's a wet hay component (in the sense that I can chew it - not that it is bad) that couples with candy corn. No, it's not as bad as it sounds.
Simple sugar and light vanilla pair together for sweetness between sips. Discernable fruits present include figs and the granny smith apple. The oak is there, but only just, and even this is sweet.
With a Kentucky chew, rye is overpowering with a bit of leather. The rye also seems to take on a slight briny quality (likely the coppery notes my dad notes in his comments). The only other savory tone I get is reminiscent of frozen peanuts.
Overall, simple, but I'm not mad.
- Lasting power: I'm going with a short finish, but there's a little warmth that coats the tongue. Doesn't go much beyond that.
- No More: Hay becomes much more pronounced on the taste the further into the glass I get. The sweetness behind it is also still there, but I'm not sure it is the candy corn anymore. But it is a bit sickly sweet. Not bad enough to be greatly opposed to it, but it is a hurdle to contend with, if I'm honest. The other flavors listed above have almost completely faded away except for the rye.
The empty Glencairn is full of fresh sawed wood piled higher and higher and higher...
A really nice Bourbon that is light and friendly. The finsh does fade to nothing very quiclky which makes this too easy to drink... which aint a bad thing!
it's alright. i don't think it lives up to the hype.
I have never really cared much for Bulleit. I revisited the regular orange label as part of my September bourbon challenge. I was surprised to find my opinion has changed a bit. Call me a "skeptikan", but I just don't buy the whole back-story/gimmick. If the bottle doesn't stand on its own, it's a pass as far as I am concerned. However, there are some good flavors here. It is much smoother than I remember. Maybe I needed a reset for my taste buds. Have my tastes just evolved? Have I matured in my brown juice affliction??? I am not sure, but I ALWAYS choose Knob over Bulleit regardless of price. Well...I now have room in my bar selection list to include Bulleit Orange. While I will not be buying it by the bottle, I could see this as a change of pace when I am out. Especially when JB White and Maker's provide no real attraction. Almost 3 stars.
No bad at all. Fairly smooth. Decent for the price, but still not my favorite bourbon although i would buy it again if the store was out of my other “go to’s”.
Nose improves after a few minutes out the bottle and the sweet fruity-ness starts to make an appearance.
Rye and spice. Fruit and a hint floral. Sweet-ish.
Spice then bitter oak not very long though
Lean and fruity. Very approachable.
Vanilla, oak and a hint of red apples.
Sweet in front end. Lean mouthfeel. Vanilla, oak and fruit.
Dry and fruity with vanilla and some alcohol burn.
little bit of burn like I like it great flavor
Bland
Good Price, light Butter taste.
Apple, Vanilla, Spicy
Smooth, Fruity, Chocolate
Sweet, Bit Spicy, Green Apple
strong, but not over powering. a little spicy.
little spicy, but still smooth.
slight vanilla and oak
there are better ones to try than this.
Bulleit has a very strong flavor but not overpowering. I like it with plenty of ice and when I'm in the mood for a whiskey with some "bite" to it, this is my go to bottle.
Flat.
nope
good price for a very strong bourbon
oak, isopropyl alcohol, spice
grapefruit, vanilla, slight oak
very short finish
A very nice high-rye bourbon. Spicy, great alone and heats up fast with a bit of ice/water. Particularly awesome in an Old Fashioned!
nice bourbon. pleasantly strong nose and palate with this herbal spiciness. I prefer the rye version but this is also good
Spice is very forward. Finish is hot and slightly vanilla. I wouldn't call the a 'subtle' bourbon, but I wouldn't call it offensive either.
as most people have stated there is a somewhat upfront burn from the rye mash, beyond that I think it's a solid whiskey at a good price
Spicy and leathery, short finish. Started tasting some vanilla towards the end of the glass. Not my favorite though I know lots of people swear by it.
for an everyday drinker this is. good choice. a bit of spice and burn. the mix in of the rye really tamps down the sweetness from other Bourbons.
love it
Nice bourbon
vanilla, toasted oak
bit spicy, some orange and bitterness
round and spicy
A more spicy and flavourful bourbon than most in its price range. Strongly recommend this one
strong and spicy. not too complex, but awesome for the price.
It a bold one. Wasnt much for the taste myself.
Very good bourbon that hits all the classic bourbon notes: Wood, cherry, vanilla, caramel, with a nice, delicate balance. Not going to wow you, but this is a good bourbon
Sweet, light, vanilla, cherry, caramel, wood shavings
Delicate vanilla and cherry, light brown sugar and cinnamon, slight burn but just enough to let you know you're drinking bourbon
Nice wood finish
great for cocktails a properly mixed bulleit Manhattan is amazing!
Pretty sweet
Good bourbon at a good price. It does a good job at being an all around unoffensive bourbon. Good neat, so probably good mixed.
Great daily drinker for the price
solid bourbon at its price point
Solid 90 proofer. It drinks easy neat and has some good qualities. It’s not going to blow anyone’s socks off, but this is an easy one to keep on hand as a “house” bourbon for anything from sipping to cocktails. I think I prefer this with a dash of orange bitters or in an old fashioned.
Orange peel, vanilla, anise, dill, hint of peanuts or nutty earth - very nice combo, but not that pronounced, I had to dig for them
Medium body, pretty smooth and not much burn in the mouth, a bit of oak and tannic dryness, nose flavors aren’t very pronounced in the taste - I’m still struggling to get much flavor once I take the sip and chew it a bit, but the overall experience around the mouthfeel is pretty nice here
finishes over about a minute, gentle burn sets in around the bottom edge of the tongue and slowly dissipates, vanilla pops up again and leaves the aftertaste of a cola soft-drink that was warm when you drank it - solid
smooth, little spice, basic beauty
Easy on the palate,great gift to a bourbon drinker.
great for sippinm neat or an old fashioned
Very nice bourbon to drink on a summer evening
Easy to drink bourbon.
Good bourbon, but not too much going on.
Very personable high rye bourbon. Maybe too personable; plenty of character but not much complexity.
nose corn alchol minty. 5 minutes airtime makes a big difference. buttered corn to short hot spearmint burst backing down into mild menthol (fire breathing dragon) back up to spearmint short burst before a finish of corn bourbon oak medium finish
corn alcohol minty
corn to short spearmint medium menthol short spearmint to corn
bourbon oak
Nice with one ice cube
Nose is a lean corn, slightly syrupy and very nostalgic. Flavor is deliciously smoky and sweet and warm, stinging the back of the throat and curling down the sides of the tongue. A potent burn on the exhale. Finish lingers with a bit of that lean corn and smoke.
Simple and lively, bright sweet toffee and vinalla finish into a lightly spicy aftertaste that is pleasant and clean.
Sweet vanilla and toffee
Light and almost thin, no syrupy residue is left after swallowing.
Vanilla, spice and toffee.
Not bad nothing to really rave about good on its own better I should amaging with a mixer.
Good to pass around a campfire. love it
great value for 1lt. neat it's more aggressive vs Knob Creek. short finish but spicy. reliable.
Great bourbon for serving. A little sweet.
Vanilla carmel flower
Spice honey
An excellent bourbon, smooth with great taste
Prefer the Bulliet Rye
Nice vanilla/oak finish. My staple for sipping and whiskey cocktails.
really nice one. vanilla, wood, oily
Great mixed or on the rocks.
Delicious. Can't go wrong with Bulleit
I'm definitely a whiskey newb, but Bulleit and ginger ale is my gateway drug!
kinda hot. decent on ice
Nice smooth whisky with a little vanille flavour
It's my go to!
Decent pour. 2nd taste was better that the first. A little burn and a nice finish but just ok IMO. Will be my guest bourbon for newbies or mixer.
My go to Bourbon with coke. It's sharp and spicy with hints of oak. It's the ultimate bourbon to mix with coke.
Sweet corn, rye and oak
Beautifully sharp but sweet at the same time. For the price it's unbelievable value.
Short oak but lingering sweetness
terpentin mit VanillePulver
Spice and oak. Excellent neat or with a few drops of cold water.
Good smell, smooth taste, nice finish
It's a little too spicy for my liking, but works good on the rocks.
Notes of Banana Bread... Love it.
mild spice. soft nose. fruity with a hint of oak. no sweetnes.
My favorite bourbon so far! Sweet vanilla meets the spicy flavor of the oak. Very good bourbon for little money!
very nice bourbon. sweet and spicy, lots of vanilla, oak and fresh fruit. even nicer with ice, and I never advise this!!!
My favorite mixing bourbon. Sweet, oakey, fairly smooth for the price.
Good bourbon, but came up a bit flat for me.
Very smooth and spicy bourbon. Great value. Easily competes with scotch in higher price categories.
zoete bourbon. wat granig en speels met n bite. prijs is ietwat overschat
Good bourbon, though overpriced for what you get. Maker's is much better at a comparable price.
love this Bourbon, first tried it years ago at Joe's older than dirt. Really nice for the price.
ok
Very surprised by the quality of this bourbon, considering the price! It has a great sweet taste and feel, maybe a bit too hard on the alcohol, but otherwise pretty damn good day to day drinker.
Our favorite deer hunting bourbon, perhaps a tradition due more to the name than the taste
Ok. Not my fav
delicious everyday bourbon
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