Tasting notes·Bulleit Distilling Company
Bulleit 95 Rye
With Bulleit, Diageo presents whiskies with the rough image of the Wild West. In addition to two bourbons, the distillery, which as far as we know now actually distils itself, also offers a rye. In this case, the 95 on the label refers to the rye content of the mash bill, which is a whopping 95%. Unusually high, as you often get the "barely legal" rye with 51% rye.
The panel
Mean 75.0 · spread 4
Value for money 4/5
- Distillery
- Bulleit Distilling Company
- Type
- Rye
- Country
- USA
- Strength
- 45% ABV
- Character
- delicate
Tasting
Nose
On the nose, we find a very bourbon-like profile with apricots, oranges and caramel. Behind this, the typical rye spice comes to the fore. We think of muffins with dark chocolate. All in all, very pleasant, velvety and spicy with a hint of pepper.
Palate
The taste is also a mixture of sweet and savoury. Typically American, we have pancakes with maple syrup and chocolate-covered sultanas on the tongue. Again velvety and caramel-sweet, Bulleit Rye also changes in the mouth to spicy rye notes. These are joined by a mixture of dried herbs and brown sugar. Typically BBQ, there is a hint of oak in the finish.
Finish
The medium-long finish pleasantly continues the spiciness of the rye. Further light oak tones are accompanied by herbs and cloves.
Verdicts
Marcel
Bulleit 95 Rye is an uncomplicated pleasure with a rugged charm and a touch of humor – perfect when you just want to enjoy an honest whiskey without any fuss. It doesn’t surprise you, but it doesn’t disappoint either, making it a great fit for a relaxed evening with friends.
Sascha
The Bulleit 95 Rye impresses with a solid balance between sweet bourbon notes and spicy rye character, while maintaining a clear and approachable structure. For a rye with such a high rye content, it delivers a well-rounded profile that’s especially suitable for beginners and straightforward tastings.
What it is worth
No auction record for this distillery, so we cannot tell you what this bottle is worth. We would rather say that than guess.