Bourbon Whisky

Description

Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey is a toasted and spiced Kentucky Straight Bourbon, made with a blend of corn, malted barley, and a high percentage of rye (28%). It is appreciated as a meditation drink, but is ideal for mixing classic cocktails. It was created by Thomas Bulleit Jr., who revived the old recipe of his great-great-grandfather August Bulleit, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances a century and a half ago. It is produced in Bourbon County, Kentucky, following the strict American regulations for Straight Bourbon. Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey is a cross between the distillery's rye version (made with 95% rye) and the classic bourbon with a reduced rye content. Bulleit Bourbon is produced using only high-quality raw materials and small-batch techniques, making it a small batch whiskey. The use of special yeast strains and pure, filtered Kentucky water give the bourbon its complex character, while the significantly high rye content adds to its boldness. In keeping with Kentucky tradition, Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey is aged in new white oak barrels, internally burned, for a minimum of two years. The bottle has swept the board with awards since its launch, most notably winning the gold medal at the renowned San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2004, 2007, and 2012.

Producer

Producer

Bulleit

From this winery

• Start up year: 1987

The history of Bulleit Whiskey begins in the early 1800s, when Augustus Bulleit, owner of a bar in Louisville, Kentucky, uses his knowledge of brandy production (he is of French origin), starting to distill liquor into small batches. In particular, Augustus focuses on creating a recipe for a bourbon with a unique flavor that comes after countless experiments. The recipe, however, is great and its bourbon is a great success, especially in Kentucky and Indiana. In 1860, however, during a trip from Louisville to New Orleans, Augustus disappeared mysteriously along with his creation and dozens of whiskey barrels he was carrying (still today he does not know what happened to him).
We arrive quickly until 1987, when Augusto's grandson, Thomas E. Bulleit Jr. leaves his lawyer career to succeed in the dream of his life; After more than 100 years Thomas wants to revive the bourbon whiskey recipe of his ancestor, so is born the Bulleit Distilling Company.
The Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey recipe is special, in fact it is aged for a minimum of 6 years and contains a high percentage of rye (around 30%), and is also matured in heavily carbonized barrels. The packaging is cured and is inspired by the old bottles of medicines used by doctors during the "Border Conquest" period, with embossed caps and cork caps. Bulleit was introduced to the American market in 1999 and three years later, thanks to its great success, it has been distributed all over the world. In 2011 Bulleit Rye Whiskey was released on the American market. Read more

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Technical Sheet

Name	Bulleit Bourbon Whisky
Type	Bourbon Straight Whisky
Size	0,70 l
Alcohol content	45.0% by volume
Country	United States of America
Region	Kentucky
Vendor	Bulleit
Production technique	Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a subtle and complex whiskey created from a blend with a high content of rye (around 28%), corn (68%) and barley malt (4%). Bulleit Bourbon has a strong, spicy character and a clean, smooth finish. This whiskey is aged for 6 years in new American white oak barrels. The nose is slightly spicy and pungent with notes of jam and toasted oak. The palate has a full flavour with notes of spicy orange, maple wood and nutmeg. The finish is long and dry with plenty of spice notes and light hints of caramel.
Allergens	Contains sulphites