Bulleit 10 Year takes the brand’s high-rye bourbon profile and gives it considerably more maturity from at least 10 years in new charred American white oak. The result is richer, drier and more oak-driven than standard Bulleit, while retaining its characteristic rye spice.
Professional Ratings
| Critic / Competition |
Rating |
| Ultimate Spirits Challenge |
⭐ 94 points |
| Wine Enthusiast |
93 points |
| Beverage Testing Institute |
92 points |
| Whisky Advocate |
91 points |
| San Francisco World Spirits Competition |
Double Gold – 2021 |
Bulleit also earned multiple earlier Gold Medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Wine Enthusiast – 93: Caramel and vanilla lead the profile, joined by espresso and clove, with a relatively dry, warming finish.
Whisky Advocate – 91: Praises its maturity and balance between sweet and savory flavors, finding leather, spice, cedar, cigar box and toffee, with chocolate, vanilla cream and orange emerging with water.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Toasted oak, caramel, vanilla and dried fruit with cinnamon, clove and subtle citrus.
Palate: Rich and full-flavored with toffee, vanilla, dried fruit, dark chocolate and espresso, followed by cedar, leather and assertive rye spice.
Finish: Long, warming and relatively dry, with cinnamon, vanilla, toasted oak and lingering smoke.
Sommelier’s Take
A substantial step up from standard Bulleit. The extra barrel time adds depth, leather, tobacco-like oak and darker caramelized flavors without completely overwhelming the whiskey’s signature spicy character. At 91.2 proof, it has enough strength to be satisfying neat while remaining approachable.
