Bulleit Bourbon Bottled in Bond is a milestone for the brand: the first Bulleit bourbon distilled, aged and bottled entirely at its own Bulleit Distilling Company in Shelbyville, Kentucky, which opened in 2017. Bottled in Bond is one of American whiskey's strictest standards. Under the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, the whiskey must be the product of one distillery and one distillation season, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. Bulleit's debut release went well beyond that minimum, spending seven years in bond before bottling. It is made with Bulleit's heritage high rye mashbill and Kentucky limestone filtered water, the same foundation that made the flagship Frontier Whiskey a bartender favorite, but the extra age and higher proof deliver noticeably more richness, structure and depth. On the nose, spice and toasted oak lead, with vanilla and brown sugar close behind. The palate is smooth and creamy, with maple sweetness, nutmeg and baking spice layered over caramel and a lively rye kick. The finish is long and warming, lingering on butterscotch and seasoned oak. At 100 proof it has the backbone to shine neat or on a large cube, and it stands up beautifully in an Old Fashioned, Manhattan or whiskey sour. Bulleit has released Bottled in Bond as a limited time offering, with each edition's timing decided by the blending team, so availability varies from year to year. For bourbon fans curious about what Bulleit's own Shelbyville whiskey tastes like, this is the clearest window yet.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
50% |
| Proof |
100 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bottled in Bond |
| Distillery |
Bulleit Distilling Co., Shelbyville, Kentucky |
| Mashbill |
Bulleit heritage high rye |
| Water |
Kentucky limestone filtered |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep copper amber.
Nose: Spice and toasted oak with vanilla and brown sugar.
Palate: Smooth and creamy, with maple sweetness, nutmeg, caramel and a lively rye spice.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering butterscotch and seasoned oak.
FAQ
What does Bottled in Bond mean?
It means the bourbon came from one distillery and one distillation season, was aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and was bottled at 100 proof.
Where is Bulleit Bottled in Bond made?
It is distilled, aged and bottled entirely at the Bulleit Distilling Company in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
How old is Bulleit Bottled in Bond?
Bottled in Bond requires at least four years of aging. Bulleit's debut edition was distilled in spring 2017 and aged seven years.
Is Bulleit Bottled in Bond a limited release?
Yes. Bulleit releases it as a limited time offering, with the timing of each edition determined by its blending team.
How is it different from standard Bulleit Bourbon?
It shares the high rye mashbill but is bottled at 100 proof instead of 90, made entirely at Bulleit's own distillery, and follows Bottled in Bond standards for a bolder, richer profile.
Where can I buy Bulleit Bourbon Bottled in Bond online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
