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caramel
spicy notes
vanilla
toasted oak
orange zest
sweet
black pepper
toasted
spicy rye
Spiral Bulleit Barrel Strength

Bulleit
Barrel Strength
Reviews and Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Medium Amber
 
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The nose is rich and thick with warm spices, toasted oak, pineapple brûlée, and toffee.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate is smooth and assertive at the same time with notes of rich maple, english toffee, nutmeg, orange zest, and vanilla.
 
Finish 
Smooth and drying with lingering toffee notes.
Price:
$51.99
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Bulleit Barrel Strength is adored for its caramel, spicy notes, vanilla and toasted oak flavor notes.

This Bourbon is carefully distilled at Bulleit Distilling Co. distillery, United States.

Based on 373 votes, the average rating for Bulleit Barrel Strength is 7.7/10.

Top reviews for Bulleit Barrel Strength:

— Bulleit Bourbon with an even better taste and kick!

— Wow, great flavor profile, little hot and spicy on the finish

— Hits the pallet with a bang and finishes with a smooth flavorful finish. The kind of Whiskey that puts a scowl on your face to let you know you're alive and an 'uh-huh' smile at the end.
  • Category
    Bourbon
  • Style
    Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Region
    Kentucky
  • Country
    United States
  • Alcohol
    59.5%*
  • Distillery
    Bulleit Distilling Co.
  • *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

Bulleit Barrel Strength

(0.75l, 59.5%*)

*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

7.7/10
Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Bulleit Barrel Strength
William
William,
Really good stuff with a kick.
 
James
James,
Average, enjoyable but nothing to write home about
 
Zachary
Zachary,
Sweet and oak finish, a sharp aftertaste and burn
 
Robert
Robert,
Surprisingly sweet and spicy-peppery finish with a silky feel on the tongue. A must have for every bar.
 
Brian
Brian,
Fantastic bourbon. Surprisingly smooth for something with around 62% alcohol.
 
Michael
Michael,
Top notch for me. It is easy to drink for sure.
 
SCOTT
SCOTT,
Excellent spice. My favorite Bourbon for an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. I love full proof Bourbons neat, but I have to be in the right mood to enjoy this one neat.
 
Michael
Michael,
I don't see the attraction. I think it's over-rated.
 
Edward
Edward,
Loved it. Smooth, rich with a nice bite.
 
Ric
Ric,
Bulleit Bourbon with an even better taste and kick!
 
Brandon
Brandon,
This Bourbon is quite strong, at over 61% so it’s got a bit of a burn to it. It’s remarkably smooth for how potent it is. Really nice flavors in the middle. I’m quite happy with this one.
 
Greg
Greg,
Wow, great flavor profile, little hot and spicy on the finish
 
Brandon
Brandon,
My favorite straight bourbon
 
Jay
Jay,
Rich flavors and warm Carmel after taste.
 
Rob
Rob,
Too much spice.. Heart Burn 🔥
 
William
William,
Good standard bourbon
 
Edward
Edward,
Too strong alcohol content, flavor is masked and not the best in the first place
 
Paul
Paul,
Very dependable. Nice in a cocktail or even on its own, near or on ice.
 
Alex
Alex,
A surprise to say the least from Bulliet. The caramel & vanilla are dominate amongst the flavor profile reign supreme but it’s made more mellow by the orange zest. The pepper & rye on the tail end give it a spicy finish that makes this a must try. Especially for fans for Bulliet’s bourbon!
 
Ryan
Ryan,
Liking this a little less lately. Usually my mixer for manhattans
 
Chris
Chris,
Too complex for me
 
Brian
Brian,
Strong!
 
Matthew
Matthew,
Appearance: Color is copper, decent legs... Nose: Smooth rye spice, mild sweetness in the background; ethanol as expected on deep inhalation. Honestly a little too tame for a high proof high Rye Whiskey... Palate: Rye and baking spice up front, with a little grain in the background. High spice, but low variety or complexity... Mouthfeel: Coats the tongue a little, before the ethanol drying starts... Finish: Baking spice mixed with Rye spice, aided by the ethanol drying.... Overall: Rye heavy, but otherwise pretty boring. Quite the let down for being barrel strength
 
Stephanie
Stephanie,
Too strong for me and my husband to drink strait ( we normally like a mixer anyway) so we used coke with it. Still a little strong for us but the taste is ok. Definitely has a bite at the end and is spicy. Not one of my favorites.
 
Nate
Nate,
A superior, easy to drink bourbon. Traditional taste, nothing fancy, just a great straight ahead bourbon...the way the originators meant bourbon to be.
 
Roland
Roland,
Hits the pallet with a bang and finishes with a smooth flavorful finish. The kind of Whiskey that puts a scowl on your face to let you know you're alive and an 'uh-huh' smile at the end.
 
Philip
Philip,
Deserves a better rating than 7.7. You get several great whiskies in one based on how you take it. Straight, you’ll get some caramel sweet notes, cherry, pepper and cinnamon. Take a straight pour and rest it on the counter for 30 minutes and it will balance out and develop over time. Add 10-15 drops of water and the caramel becomes milky and creamy, the mouthfeel becomes silky. Add an ice cube and it smooths way out. out, giving tons of vanilla and caramel and just a little spice. I imagine it would hold up well in a cocktail as well. The key to this one is to try it a few different ways, give it air, and decide how you like it. We liked it with a little water best. Great value at $50.
 
John
John,
Over powering.
 
Daniel
Daniel,
One of the most underrated barrel strength bourbons on the market.
 
John
John,
Sharp tasting, interesting. No lingering on palate after tasting - gone as fast as you taste it.
 
Matthew
Matthew,
great on ice. solid
 
Mark
Mark,
Ok bourbon. Definitely get the spice from the rye.
 
Michael
Michael,
Complexity and heat! Ice mellows...yummy!
 
Jim
Jim,
An easy daily whiskey...
 
RANDY
RANDY,
I like it better with ice. A lot of heat on the finish!
 
Marc
Marc,
A smooth drink.
 
Bob
Bob,
I bought this for my brother-in-law, a real bourbon connoisseur, about a year ago. It’s now his regular bourbon so it must be good.
 
Joseph
Joseph,
I like this one a lot. Smooth full body.
 
Joe
Joe,
Much sweeter than expected
 
Jared
Jared,
Never thought I'd find a bourbon in this price range that I like better than Four Roses Single Barrel...But this stuff hits all the right spots for me!
 
Martin
Martin,
Love the smoothness of this ,
 
Brian
Brian,
I liked it a lot it was a tad bit hot but nice. Bullet never disappoints. Good sipping bourbon.
 
brandon
brandon,
so underrated. try it if you haven't
 
Robert
Robert,
Great bottle, really great taste for the price. I have limited exposure to Cask Strength bourbon (read this was my first) and I expected a harsher hit with a 120+proof. Pleasantly surprised, well worth it
 
Kristopher
Kristopher,
Solid and decent price
 
Michael
Michael,
I like it
 
Michael
Michael,
Solid bourbon for a solid price
 
Zane
Zane,
The pineapple brulee aroma is spot on. So unique and lovely. The toffee flavor is prominent for me with plenty of delicious spice. Would go great with a Heath Bar!
 
John
John,
It ain’t bookers but it’s half the price. Nicely spicy and reasonable smooth.
 
bill
bill,
Great budget bourbon
 
Paul
Paul,
A little spicy. A couple drops of water loosened it up a little. Enjoyable!
 
Brent
Brent,
Smooth, easy to sip with subtle burn and smoke taste. Caramel apple with vanilla and a hint of spice.
 
Dan
Dan,
I enjoy the bourbon more than the Rye, which is how I first met Bulleit. a solid choice for a day-to-day glass of bourbon with a couple of cherries in it.
 
Charles
Charles,
Nice robust taste on the tongue, not too spicy, a step up on taste.
 
Moses
Moses,
Too spicy.
guest
guest,
Its barrel strength......
Jake
Jake,
Wow, is this strong! I think I'll like it better with a bit of water or on ice.
 
david
david,
Absolutely delicious!
 
Nicholas
Nicholas,
Has a bite to it as you’d expect. This is my favorite Bourbon out there! Decent price for a LOT of flavor and kick.
 
George
George,
Very traditional taste love the aromas. Good for sipping or mixed drinks.
 
Jorge
Jorge,
Nice deal for the true rye fan. Spicyness from rye with sweet notes and orange zest. Great for a casual night cap.
 
Chris
Chris,
Very good, spicy notes pop out quickly.
 
John
John,
Unbelievably smooth and very nice Smokey finish. Excellent for a 120proof bourbon
 
guest
guest,
Very strong, but a smooth finish. Spicy!
 
Stefano
Stefano,
Solid
 
Ryan
Ryan,
Either you like barrel strength or you don’t. If you do, this is a great entry at a daily sipper price point.
 
Timothy
Timothy,
This one is full of heat and lighter on spice with modest oak notes. Would make for a great cocktail upgrade and nice as a little more kick to regular Bulleit. A splash of water or a good ice globe will help it shine with flavor but the heat will get ya. I like it but it’s not as good as others at the price point.
 
Pippa
Pippa,
Not bad but not one of my favorites. Probably won't order again.
 
Rod
Rod,
Good addition to any Bourbon Bar. Stronger than the other Bulleit bourbons and I like it!
 
Jernique
Jernique,
Very strong and tastes great. I like the caramel and spicy notes. Very good!
 
Henry
Henry,
A very nice bourbon.
 
Logan
Logan,
Great place for
 
Rachel
Rachel,
Great whiskey. Very strong.
 
Teresa
Teresa,
I liked this a lot, more so than Booker's Barrel Proof. It is quite smooth for the strength. It is not an everyday thing but is a very nice if you want to kick it up a notch for the evening.
 
Benjamin
Benjamin,
It's a good kick-in-the-head whiskey. Not too much flavor that I recall and it had a heck of a burn afterwards.
 
Sean
Sean,
Very good. This is actually very well priced on Flaviar for once. Price in town is often $50-55 , but have seen as low as $40.99. Pick this one up to add to your collection.
 
Jason
Jason,
Very tasty
 
Donnie
Donnie,
love it
 
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