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High-rye bourbon. 95% rye whiskey. Barrel strength. 10-year. Single malt. Every Bulleit expression in stock and ready to ship.
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Every expression currently in stock from the everyday original to collector-grade rarities.
Bulleit Bourbon
The one that started it all. 28% rye in the mash bill gives Bulleit its signature bold, spicy character more backbone than most bourbons at this price. Caramel, vanilla, and dried fruit underneath; long, warm, and remarkably clean for a high-rye expression. The benchmark Bulleit. Works neat, on the rocks, or in any classic cocktail.
Shop Bulleit Bourbon →Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
A decade in white American oak transforms the original's bright spice into something more layered: dried fruit, toffee, toasted oak, and a long, lightly smoky finish. All the high-rye character of the original, with the patience of 10 years adding richness the standard expression simply can't match. The move when you want to sip slowly.
Shop Bulleit 10 Year →Bulleit Rye
95% rye mash bill one of the highest available. The result is unmistakably assertive: vanilla, warm honey, dried spice, cracked pepper, and a finish that lingers with structure. The best Bulleit for cocktails that need the spirit to hold its own Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, and Whiskey Sours all get noticeably better with this in the glass.
Shop Bulleit Rye →Bulleit Rye 12 Year Old
The aged extension of Bulleit's standout rye program. Twelve years deepens the 95% rye character into something more complex and refined layers of dried spice, caramel, nutty oak, and a long, warming finish. The best Bulleit for rye enthusiasts who want the full expression of what patient aging does to an already-bold spirit.
Shop Bulleit Rye 12yr →Bulleit Barrel Strength
Bulleit as it comes off the barrel no water added, no dilution. The full-proof intensity amplifies everything: more spice, more oak, more caramel depth, and a long, warming finish that builds rather than fades. Add a few drops of water to open it up, or drink it straight for the undiluted Bulleit experience. For serious drinkers only.
Shop Barrel Strength →Bulleit Blenders Select
A limited-release expression selected by Bulleit's master blender from hand-chosen barrels. Richer and more nuanced than the standard expression extra caramel depth, warm baking spice, and a longer, more developed finish. The collector's Bulleit that rewards those paying attention.
Shop Blenders Select →Bulleit American Single Malt
Not bourbon, not rye Bulleit's take on American single malt whiskey. 100% malted barley, distilled in Shelbyville and finished in a combination of casks. The result is genuinely distinct from the rest of the lineup: softer, more floral, with cereal character, light fruit, and a complexity that surprises. The most interesting bottle in the Bulleit range for spirits enthusiasts.
Shop American Single Malt →Bulleit Bourbon 1.75L
If you go through Bulleit regularly, the 1.75L handle is the clear move the same award-winning high-rye bourbon at the best price per ounce available. The smart buy for home bars, cocktail hosts, and anyone who doesn't want to run out mid-party.
Shop Bulleit 1.75L →Compare Every Bulleit Expression
| Expression | Type | ABV | Best For | Key Notes | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulleit Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon | 45% | Everyday, cocktails, neat | Caramel, vanilla, spice | Buy → |
| Bulleit 10 Year | Aged Bourbon | 45.6% | Slow sipping, special occasions | Dried fruit, toffee, oak | Buy → |
| Bulleit Rye | 95% Rye Whiskey | 45% | Cocktails, bold sipper | Vanilla, honey, pepper spice | Buy → |
| Bulleit Rye 12 Year | Aged Rye | Rye enthusiasts, premium sipping | Spice, caramel, nutty oak | Buy → | |
| Bulleit Barrel Strength | Cask Strength Bourbon | High (varies) | Neat, whiskey enthusiasts | Intense spice, deep oak | Buy → |
| Bulleit American Single Malt | American Single Malt | Scotch crossovers, curious drinkers | Floral, cereal, light fruit | Buy → | |
| Bulleit 1.75L | High-Rye Bourbon | 45% | Value, home bar | Same as Bourbon best price/oz | Buy → |
Looking for a Bulleit Gift? This One Ships Ready.
The Bulleit Bourbon Gift Set includes the full-size bottle plus two branded ceramic mugs packaged and ready to give. No gift wrapping required. One of the easiest gifting decisions in the bourbon category.
Shop Bulleit Gift Set →The Bulleit Story: A 180-Year-Old Recipe, Revived
Bulleit Bourbon traces its origins to the 1830s, when Augustus Bulleit crafted a distinctively high-rye whiskey recipe in Louisville a formula that set his bourbon apart from the sweeter, corn-heavy expressions of the era. The recipe disappeared for over a century before Tom Bulleit revived it in 1987, committed to preserving the original's character: bold, spicy, and unapologetically frontier.
With approximately 28% rye in the mash bill, Bulleit Bourbon carries more backbone than most Kentucky straight bourbons at any price point. That high-rye DNA runs through every expression in the lineup from the original bourbon to the 95% rye whiskey to the aged 10-year and cask-strength releases.
Bulleit is produced at the Diageo Distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky, and aged in American white oak barrels. The water used in production comes from local limestone-filtered Kentucky springs the same mineral composition that defines the character of the world's most celebrated bourbon region.
Ready-to-Drink Bulleit Cocktails Instant Bartender
Bulleit makes two pre-mixed cocktails an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan using the same whiskey that built the brand. No mixing required. Perfect for gifting, camping, traveling, or when you want a great cocktail without the effort.
Bulleit Old Fashioned
Pre-mixed Bulleit Bourbon Old Fashioned sugar, bitters, whiskey, ready to pour over ice. The classic, already made.
Shop Old Fashioned RTD →Bulleit Manhattan (375ml)
Pre-mixed Bulleit Bourbon Manhattan whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, balanced and ready. Just chill and strain.
Shop Manhattan RTD →Every Bulleit expression in stock. Ships direct to most US states.
Shop All Bulleit →3 Bulleit Cocktails Worth Making Tonight
Bulleit's high-rye mash bill makes it one of the best cocktail bourbons on the market. These three are where it shines.
Bulleit Old Fashioned
- 2 oz Bulleit Bourbon or Rye
- 1 sugar cube (or ½ tsp demerara syrup)
- 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Large ice cube · Orange peel to express & garnish
Muddle sugar and bitters in a rocks glass. Add spirit and ice, stir until cold. Express orange peel over the glass. Bulleit's high-rye character cuts through the sweetness and keeps the Old Fashioned from going cloying a structural advantage most bourbons can't match. For extra complexity, use Bulleit Rye instead of bourbon.
Make it with Bulleit Rye →Bulleit Manhattan
- 2 oz Bulleit Bourbon
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Maraschino cherry to garnish
Stir all ingredients with ice until well chilled (30–40 stirs). Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. The Manhattan is where Bulleit earns its reputation as a cocktail bourbon the spice and structure carry through the vermouth, delivering a cleaner, more complex result than you get from a sweeter, lower-rye expression. Or skip the making: grab the Bulleit Manhattan RTD.
Make it with Bulleit Bourbon →Bulleit Whiskey Highball
- 2 oz Bulleit 10 Year Bourbon
- 4 oz chilled sparkling water
- Large ice · Lemon twist to garnish
Build in a tall glass over a large ice spear. Add bourbon, top with sparkling water, express and drop a lemon twist. The highball is the most underrated way to drink good bourbon the effervescence lifts the aromatic compounds and makes the whiskey taste both brighter and more complex. Bulleit 10 Year's dried fruit and oak depth make this version genuinely worth making.
Make it with Bulleit 10 Year →Bulleit Whiskey Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Bulleit different from other bourbons?
Bulleit's defining characteristic is its unusually high rye content approximately 28% rye in the mash bill, compared to 10–15% in most standard bourbons. This gives Bulleit a bolder, spicier character with more backbone. Combined with its 45% ABV bottling strength, it's one of the most distinctive entry-level bourbons on the market.
How do you pronounce Bulleit?
Bulleit is pronounced exactly like "bullet" as in ammunition. The old-fashioned spelling is a nod to the brand's 1830s heritage, but the pronunciation is straightforward.
Is Bulleit good for cocktails?
Yes it's one of the best bourbon choices for cocktails precisely because of its high-rye mash bill. The spice and structure hold up against sweet vermouth, bitters, and citrus in a way that lower-rye bourbons often don't. Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, and Whiskey Sours are all notably better with Bulleit. The Bulleit Rye (95% rye) takes this even further for cocktail applications.
What's the difference between Bulleit Bourbon and Bulleit Rye?
Bulleit Bourbon uses a high-rye mash bill (~28% rye, ~68% corn) and delivers caramel, vanilla, and spice. Bulleit Rye uses a 95% rye mash bill making it a rye whiskey by both recipe and law and delivers a bolder, more assertive flavor: more pepper, less sweetness, and a longer spiced finish. Both are excellent; the choice depends on how much intensity you want.
Is Bulleit Bourbon smoky?
No Bulleit Bourbon is not smoky. The char from new American oak barrels adds a light toasted character, but the dominant notes are spice, caramel, vanilla, and dried fruit from the high-rye mash bill. If you're looking for smoky American whiskey, look at heavily peated expressions or campfire-style rye whiskeys.
What is the best Bulleit expression?
For everyday versatility: Bulleit Bourbon. For cocktails: Bulleit Rye. For sipping slowly: Bulleit 10 Year. For intensity: Bulleit Barrel Strength. For something unexpected: Bulleit American Single Malt.
Where is Bulleit made?
Bulleit is produced at the Diageo-owned Bulleit Distilling Co. in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The limestone-filtered water used in production is sourced from local Kentucky springs the same mineral profile that defines the broader Kentucky bourbon tradition.
Love Bulleit's Bold Character? Here's Your First Scotch.
Bulleit drinkers especially fans of the high-rye expression make great Scotch converts. The appreciation for structured, spice-forward whiskey translates perfectly. If Bulleit's backbone and complexity are what you love, these Scotch expressions will feel familiar and reveal what patient oak aging and Scottish terroir can add on top.
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From the original high-rye bourbon to barrel-strength releases and American single malt the complete Bulleit lineup ships direct from LoveScotch.
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