This is a brand
new whiskey from Bulleit Distillery which is limited and currently only sold in Kentucky.
My brother in law picked this up at the distillery gift shop earlier this year
during his second stent on the bourbon trail. Details:
-No Age Statement
-119 proof
-Price: $50
Nose: Immediately you smell a brown
sugar and cinnamon note. The typical caramel and vanilla sweetness follows.
There is a subtle spice lurking in the background as well. Nothing too complex; at cask strength you are predominantly getting those heavy barrel components.
Taste: Extremely smooth- this doesn't drink like a barrel proof bourbon. On the tip of the tongue is a nice marshmallow sweetness. It's fairly nutty, with graham cracker and pepper spice to balance it all out.
Finish: Medium in length with slight spice and oak.
Taste: Extremely smooth- this doesn't drink like a barrel proof bourbon. On the tip of the tongue is a nice marshmallow sweetness. It's fairly nutty, with graham cracker and pepper spice to balance it all out.
Finish: Medium in length with slight spice and oak.
Conclusion: This is a very smooth and drinkable bourbon. I'm just surprised this is barrel proof; the flavors aren't extremely bold or exciting. I do enjoy this more than the flagship, 90 proof Bulleit bourbon. It's a solid whiskey but the price tag makes me think twice about buying another bottle.
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