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Distilled in Kentucky Bulleit is distilled, aged and bottled in the traditional home of bourbon - Kentucky USA. It breaks bourbon traditions thanks to its unique high-rye recipe which gives a distinct, bold and lightly spicy flavour.

Bulleit (pronounced “Bullet”) has been a gateway bourbon for new drinkers over the last two decades. Everyone tries Jim Beam or Makers. Bulleit's high-rye mash bill provides a different flavor profile from the standard “shelf” bourbons. Most know that Diageo owns the Bulleit brand.

Bulleit was a real person, and a bit of a badass The first batch of Bulleit came from a fellow named Augustus Bulleit, back in 1830. The original mash bill was ⅔ rye and ⅓ corn, though that recipe has changed over the years.

History. According to Tom Bulleit, son of a preacher, great-great-grandson of original creator Augustus Bulleit and developer of the modern brand, the first batch of Bulleit bourbon was made around 1830. Augustus continued to produce it up until his death in 1860.

The Recipe - Bourbon is distilled from a fermented mash of grain, yeast and water. The “mash bill” must have a minimum of 51% corn. For most bourbons, the average is about 70%. Other grains such as rye, malted barley and wheat are considered the “flavor” grain.

A standard, 750mL bottle of Bulleit bourbon will likely cost you in the price range of $25-$35.

The Recipe - Bourbon is distilled from a fermented mash of grain, yeast and water. The “mash bill” must have a minimum of 51% corn. For most bourbons, the average is about 70%. Other grains such as rye, malted barley and wheat are considered the “flavor” grain.

It's like putting a mini whiskey barrel, right back into the bottle of whiskey. The Bourbon Bullet is modeled after the . 338 Lapua and is made of 100% premium American White Oak, Maple, and Cherry. It's proprietary shape maximizes the char and oak exposure to ensure a proper balance of smoothness and flavor.

Only ingredients of the very highest quality are used. The subtlety and complexity of Bulleit Bourbon come from its unique blend of rye, corn, and barley malt, along with special strains of yeast and pure Kentucky limestone filtered water.

The origins of the name bourbon are extremely uncertain. However, the most prominent contenders are Bourbon County in Kentucky and Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Both took their names from the House of Bourbon, a European royal house of French origin.

Basically, the defining factor that makes Bourbon a unique whiskey is the law. The Federal Standards of Identity for Bourbon state determine what is and what isn't Bourbon. For a whiskey to be considered Bourbon, its mash – the mixture of grains from which the product is distilled – must contain at least 51% corn.