American

Whiskey Review: Bulleit ’95’ Rye

We review Bulleit 95 Rye, a well known rye whiskey from a well known brand.

OVERALL RATING

6
Like Conversation
Bulleit 95 Rye review

Tasting Notes

About:

95% rye. No age statement. SRP $30.00
Appearance:
straw with orange hew
Nose:
light without being irritating. The nose is of soft kiwi fruit, a touch of spearmint, and whiffs of oak. There is something a little chemically about it, but it’s hard to pick out.
Palate:
nice kick right at the front of the sip. A not too powerful, but an uneven pop of flavor. The mouthfeel is watery overall, and this doesn’t change as the sip progresses. There is oak and char as the body of this profile. There is something reminiscent of cherries and pie crust, but nothing overly robust or offensive. There is some rye spice, but it’s muted. The finish is short and disperses quickly over the tongue. The finish is smooth with a decent punch right in the gut.
Finish:
Comments:
Before trying this whiskey I tried Redemption Rye. Both of these whiskeys have MGP juice in them. I won’t lie, I thought the similarities would be a bit more obvious between those two whiskeys. However, despite being very similar they are different. Now there are a lot of similarities but the master blenders have done a great job of distinguishing themselves from the market.rnrnThis whiskey has enough of a punch to be in more robust cocktail, at the same time it isn’t so overpowering you can’t drink it neat. Bulleit Rye is a fine introductory rye whiskey, and for $30 it’s not a bad pick-up.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

All Posts

Latest On The Whiskey Wash