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Whiskey Review: Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Blenders’ Select No. 001

We review Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Blenders' Select No. 001, the first in an ongoing series from the Bulleit brand that allows its "blending team an opportunity to experiment and flex their creativity in the lab at Bulleit Distilling Co."

OVERALL RATING

9
$50.00
  • Courtney Kristjana is a leading US whiskey taster and aspiring Master of Scotch.
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Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Blenders' Select No. 001

Tasting Notes

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50% ABV, 100 proof. 3 out of 10 Bulleit distillates mingle to create the Blenders’ Select No. 001. Each distillate is aged a minimum of 9 years. Created by Bulleit Blender Eboni Major. Limited edition, this whiskey is available in 18 states. 750ml $50.
Appearance:
Amber/butterscotch hard candy.
Nose:
At the forefront, I get fresh sweet mint mingled with rose. Like walking down the bulk foods aisle at a grocery store, there are a lot of dried fruit notes. The most prominent is black cherry. Dried apricot and dried plum are also present. On the backend, there is a touch of tobacco.
Palate:
Tobacco and black cherry are robust and take the spotlight, but this note blend, at times, tastes like a strong black tea or bitter tar with the charred oak in the background. French vanilla rounds out the profile. The rye spice sneaks up on you to warm you from the inside, and it also gives off a peppercorn flavor. For the finish, dried oak and cereal grain linger on the tongue. The ABV is perfect for this expression.
Finish:
Comments:
Eboni Major’s blending talent shines in Bulleit’s Frontier Whiskey Blenders’ Select No. 001. The flavor is complex and makes for a fantastic sipper. Probably the best Bulleit expression I have tasted. Its high rye profile is my jam, but it stands out compared to others. I look forward to tasting the Blenders’ Select No. 002 in the future.

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.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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