Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength Batch 7 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, typically in the five to eight year range, 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 2022, Batch 7 comes in at 120.2 proof, sitting right in the heart of the line's range and delivering real intensity without overwhelming heat. It is built on the same high rye mashbill that made Bulleit a bartender favorite, reported at 68% corn, 28% rye and 4% malted barley, and Kentucky straight bourbon through and through. Batch 7 also wears the updated label introduced with Batch 6, with the words Barrel Strength printed in bold orange. The color is a rich medium amber. On the nose, gentle spice and sweet oak lead, followed by butterscotch, honey, vanilla and cinnamon. The palate is smooth 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. A few drops of water or a large ice cube will soften the heat and bring out 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. For Bulleit fans who want the brand's familiar spice and oak turned up to full volume, Batch 7 is a bold and rewarding bottle.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
60.1% |
| Proof |
120.2 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Strength |
| Batch |
7 (released 2022) |
| Mashbill |
High rye: 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Chill Filtration |
None |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich medium amber.
Nose: Gentle spice and sweet oak with butterscotch, honey, vanilla and cinnamon.
Palate: Smooth 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 7?
Batch 7 is bottled at 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV), uncut and non chill filtered.
When was Batch 7 released?
Batch 7 was released in 2022.
How can I tell Batch 7 from earlier batches?
Check the batch number on the front label. Batch 6 and later also print the words Barrel Strength in orange rather than black.
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 7 online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
