Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year is the brand's first age statement bourbon, launched in 2013 from select barrels set aside to mature a full decade in charred American white oak. It uses the same high rye mash bill as the flagship Bulleit (68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley), but the extra years deliver deeper oak, dried fruit, and tobacco notes that the standard expression cannot reach. Bottled at 91.2 proof, it's a refined sipping bourbon with the spice signature Bulleit fans expect and the patient depth that only time in the rickhouse provides.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Bulleit |
| Producer |
Bulleit Distilling Co. (Diageo) |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Mash Bill |
68% Corn, 28% Rye, 4% Malted Barley |
| Age |
10 Years (minimum) |
| Maturation |
New Charred American White Oak |
| Released |
2013 (First age statement Bulleit) |
| ABV |
45.6% |
| Proof |
91.2 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Packaging |
Bottle only |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep russet with rich amber highlights.
Nose: Toasted oak, vanilla, dried apricot, cinnamon, and clove with a touch of marzipan.
Palate: Cinnamon spice and oak lead, followed by cherry, brown sugar, leather, and rye pepper.
Finish: Long and smoky with lingering oak, tobacco, and a whisper of maple.
FAQ
How is Bulleit 10 Year different from standard Bulleit Bourbon? Same mash bill, but ten years minimum maturation versus roughly four to six years on the no age statement bottling. The extra time delivers deeper oak, dried fruit, and tobacco character. It's bottled at 91.2 proof versus 90 for the standard.
Where is Bulleit 10 Year actually distilled? Bulleit historically sourced from Four Roses, and Diageo now operates its own Bulleit Distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Like other Bulleit bourbons, the 10 Year is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon, with sourcing not officially disclosed by the brand.
How does it compare to Bulleit Rye? Bulleit 10 Year is a high rye bourbon (28% rye) built on a corn base. Bulleit 95 Rye is a true straight rye whiskey at 95% rye. Both share the brand's signature spice, but the 10 Year is sweeter and oakier while the rye is sharper and more peppery.
Where can I buy Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
