Bulleit Bourbon a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey produced in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky was the toast tonight.
This amber beauty is characterized by a high rye content for a bourbon with a mash bill of 68% corn (maize), 28% rye (which is more than half of what’s mandated for it to be considered rye whiskey) and 4% malted barley. At 90% proof it was such a sweet spicy treat.
It has a great legacy with the first batch coming out way back in 1830. The slight tilted label sure is a bold designers’ move. The bottle with the embossed brand name looks magnificent.
Bulleit Bourbon
Well I had it neat & then gave a shot on the rocks. Here is my tasting notes in my diamond whiskey Glass @bon.zeal
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Colour – Amber
Nose – Sweet & with spicy notes of cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg coming in from high rye content for sure.
Palate – Vanilla, sweet caramel, oak, notes of dried fruit and spice
Finish: Well balanced with sweet lingering spice & sweet smoky finish.
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Though BBQ recommended for pairing, I relished it with apple slices & dark chocolate.
Cheers!