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Whiskey Review: Bulleit Rye 12 Year Old

We review Bulleit Rye 12 Year Old, an older version of the popular rye whiskey from the Bulleit whiskey brand owned by Diageo.

OVERALL RATING

8
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Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 12yrs. 46% ABV, 92 Proof. 95% Rye Mash Bill. This is the fifth release from Bulleit and the second in the line of rye whiskey options.
Appearance:
Somewhere between a light red and dark orange.
Nose:
A bright citrus up front, baking spice, and a touch of brown sugar.
Palate:
Big rye flavors, candied orange zest, with a lighter body. Some caramel and vanilla in the finish. Considering the mash bill, this is a well balanced whiskey and hits all of the notes that are characteristic of Bulleit products.
Finish:
Comments:
This rye whiskey is solid. Definitely more complex and interesting than the regular rye from Bulleit. Considering the price point versus value, I would chalk it up as worthy of picking up a bottle.rnrn

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.

Kenji Mizumori

Kenji Mizumori, a seasoned bartender at the Pope House Bourbon Lounge in Portland, Oregon, has been a devoted bourbon enthusiast for decades. He has a particular fondness for bold, high-proof whiskeys, favoring those that exceed 100 proof.

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