Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength Batch 2 is the uncut, non chill filtered version of Bulleit's signature high rye Frontier Whiskey, bottled exactly as it came from the barrel. Selected barrels were emptied and combined into a single batch with no water added afterward, then bottled at full natural strength, so every batch carries its own proof and personality. Released in 2017, Batch 2 was the second public release of the line and the first to wear a batch number on its label, and at 125.4 proof it remains one of the most powerful batches Bulleit has produced. It was aged and bottled at the historic Stitzel Weller site in Louisville, Kentucky, using the same high rye mashbill that made Bulleit a bartender favorite, reported at 68% corn, 28% rye and 4% malted barley. The result amplifies everything Bulleit is known for. The color is a rich medium to deep amber. On the nose, gentle spice and sweet oak lead, followed by butterscotch, honey and cinnamon. The palate is bold and full bodied, with maple, nutmeg and toasted oak layered over caramel, toffee and a peppery rye kick. The finish is long, dry and satiny, with light toffee sweetness and deepened oak. At this strength, a few drops of water or a large ice cube will open up extra sweetness and fruit, while neat pours reward patient sipping. The Barrel Strength line has earned serious acclaim, including Best Straight Bourbon and a Double Gold medal at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. With newer batches now on shelves, Batch 2 has become an increasingly hard to find bottle for Bulleit fans and collectors tracking the full series.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
62.7% |
| Proof |
125.4 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Strength |
| Batch |
2 (released 2017) |
| Mashbill |
High rye: 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Aged and Bottled |
Stitzel Weller, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Chill Filtration |
None |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich medium to deep amber.
Nose: Gentle spice and sweet oak with butterscotch, honey and cinnamon.
Palate: Bold and full bodied, with maple, nutmeg and toasted oak over caramel, toffee and peppery rye.
Finish: Long, dry and satiny, with light toffee and deepened oak.
FAQ
What proof is Bulleit Barrel Strength Batch 2?
Batch 2 is bottled at 125.4 proof (62.7% ABV), uncut and non chill filtered.
How do I identify Batch 2?
Batch 2 was the first Bulleit Barrel Strength release to print a batch number on the front label. Batch 1 carries no batch number.
When was Batch 2 released?
Batch 2 was released in 2017, the second public batch of Bulleit Barrel Strength.
What does barrel strength mean?
The bourbon is bottled at the proof it came out of the barrel, with no water added after dumping.
How should I drink it?
Try it neat first, then add a few drops of water or a large ice cube to open up sweetness and fruit.
Where can I buy Bulleit Barrel Strength Batch 2 online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
