The History:
It was 1830 when saloon
owner Augustus Bulleit decided to create a whiskey with a unique flavor. Using two-thirds
rye and one-third corn, Augustus made a mighty tasty rye whiskey that was
popular until his death in 1860. Then, in 1987, Augustus’s great-great grandson,
Thomas E. Bulleit, Jr. stepped up to begin crafting his version of Bulleit
Bourbon. Bulleit, Jr. used 68% corn, 28% of rye and 4% malted barley in the
mash bill for an exceptional flavor. Ten years later, Seagram’s purchased the
brand. 
In 1999, Diageo
bought the Seagram’s brands and Bulleit Bourbon was produced at Four Roses
Distillery. In March of this year, Diageo opened the Bulleit Distillery in
Shelby County, Kentucky. Now part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, the Bulleit
Frontier Whiskey Experience is located in the Stitzel-Weller Distillery, five
miles from downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
The Bulleit Bourbon Profile:
Open a bottle of
Bulleit Bourbon and you will notice the aromas of vanilla, honey and oak that tempt
you to taste. The flavor profile is spicy with vanilla, caramel and hints of
wood that trail into a long smoky finish. With a proof of 90% and ABV 45%
(alcohol by volume), this bourbon retails for under $50 a bottle.
How to Enjoy:
Bulleit Bourbon is versatile
– serve it straight, on the rocks, with water, club soda or ginger ale. The
distillery offers tours and tastings from 10am – 4pm Monday, and Wednesday
through Saturday. Sunday tours are from 1pm to 4pm. Cost is $10 for adults over
21. Visit Bulleit Bourbon for more information.
Cheers!
Joy Neighbors
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