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Rye Whiskey · Kentucky, USA

Bulleit Rye

The high-rye cocktail workhorse. Spicy and clean.

ABV45%
AgeNAS
Price$30–35
Rating4.2 ★

Distillery

Bulleit Distilling Co.

Tasting notes

Nose
Rye spice, pepper, mint
Palate
Bold with rye spice, pepper, vanilla, and gentle oak
Finish
Long, spicy, with lingering mint

Flavor profile

rye spicepeppermintoakvanilla

How to drink it

  • rocks
  • manhattan
  • old fashioned

Food pairings

  • smoked oysters
  • sashimi
  • sharp cheddar
  • ginger snaps

Price tier

Reliable mid-shelf. Around $30–50. Always worth the money.

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