Bulleit Bourbon - The Whiskey Roundup

 Bulleit Bourbon was my first real whiskey crush. Bulleit is super versatile, and with the six offerings they now offer, including ryes, it can meet your needs for any drink whether it be neat, rocks, or in a cocktail. So, it only made

Bulleit Bourbon and Rye

sense to feature Bulleit in the Whiskey Roundup. 

Bulleit Rye is my favorite rye out there. It's so smooth and drinkable. I have found myself wondering where the bottle went, so I have to be careful.

I'd take a #bulleit for you pic.twitter.com/RZLm6DXVmw

— SoDamnAwkward (@SoDamnAwkward2) January 15, 2020

I was so damn excited to get my hands on a bottle of Bulleit 12 Year Rye when it came out. It did not last long it was so good. Bulleit keeps on surprising me with new offerings. 

'Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Adds 12-Year-Aged Rye To Family Of Award-Winning Whiskeys'#bulleit #rye #whiskey #whiskyhttps://t.co/zSpHjc2zGV

— 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒌𝒚 (@Marc_Whiskey) March 26, 2019

My favorite cocktail and Bulleit. When was the last time you had a Bulleit Old Fashioned? It's pretty amazing! 

I have plans later. Delicious, beautiful plans. #bourbon #oldfashioned #bulleit #bulleitbourbon pic.twitter.com/JF1Vn62MrX

— Kim Douthit 👻 (@seattlescreams) March 19, 2020

Whiskey and writing, especially Bulleit bourbon and writing. They seem to go together maybe better than coffee and writing. I have a full week of writing planned out, so I'll have to give it a try. 

Have a great night, all.#HandWritten #Bulleit #Bourbon #ChristmasPreParty pic.twitter.com/UFzzR7LZ8N

— Nate Laverty (@NateLaverty) December 8, 2018

The BLT, A Summery Cocktail

Summer is here and it is getting hot outside. Hot enough to need a good summer cocktail. Last night, I tried out the BLT cocktail and it was definitely refreshing on a hot summer night outside on the patio, with the bourbon, lemon, and tonic water to cool you down. Today, I'm sharing the recipe with you, because I think you'll want to try it out! 

BLT Cocktail

The Recipe

The Tools

• Cocktail Glass
• Jigger
• Cutting Board
• Knife

The Ingredients

• 2 oz Bourbon
• Tonic Water
• Lemon
• Ice

The Method

Fill a cocktail glass with ice. Then, using the small side of the jigger, add 2 oz of bourbon to your cocktail glass. For this recipe, I am using Bulleit Bourbon. Next, top off the glass with tonic water and give it a stir. Finally add your lemon wedge and give it a final stir. 

It's that simple. 3 ingredients for a refreshing summer cocktail. If you want it to be a little bit more like a spiked lemonade, you could a some simple syrup, but it honestly doesn't need it. Some mint would go really well with this too.

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Whiskey Roundup 12/29/19 to 01/04/20

Every Saturday I go through Twitter with #whiskey and roundup my favorite whiskey articles! These are may favorites for this week!


I knew I liked Mark Twain for more than just his writing. What is your favorite whiskey to have "too much of?"

"Too much of anything is bad, but too much whiskey is barely enough." - Mark Twain #Whiskey pic.twitter.com/jCwhlLx1OW

— Dhruval Mehta (@DhruvalkMehta) January 3, 2020

Colorado holds a special place in my heart. I spent a year there and would love to head back. Any new distillery is always one I want to try, especially one found in ski country!

Trying a new one tonight. I have high hopes for this distillery. #whiskey #terriblepuns pic.twitter.com/Vyc7isVxHQ

— Jonathan Hodson (@JHHodson) January 2, 2020

This is a lucky man right here. It's always nice to be  showered with gifts, even more so when they are something you would get yourself!

My lovely wife came home from a night away with two gifts for me. She knows me so well! #whiskey pic.twitter.com/clEboTMmFp

— Mark Stanley (@markstanley) January 2, 2020

 Great way to say goodbye to the old and welcome in the new. I'm going to have to try that Crown Peach sometime, to see if I can wrap my head around it. I spy Bulleit in there too, one of my favorite bourbons!

How were saying goodbye to 2019. #whiskey #itswhatwehadaroundhere pic.twitter.com/smP3NmvWYD

— Katherine Hess CCA (@K84IAST8) January 1, 2020

 With a name like Detroit Whiskey Factory, how could this place not be cool. I have a friend living outside of Detroit, maybe I'll have to make a trip up to see him!

First time at detroit whiskey factory. Very cool place! #barrels #whiskey #wedding pic.twitter.com/Tmb58F1tAg

— Michael Blaskay (@plafskey) January 4, 2020

Whiskey Roundup 07/07/19 to 07/13/19

Every Saturday I go through Twitter with #whiskey and roundup my favorite whiskey articles! These are may favorites for this week!

I think for any whiskey lover, this is a dream vacation!

A trip to the Highlands in Scotland! This was the highlight of te trip.. Right from the twisty windy roads through the Glens(valleys) and the mountains in Scotland, UK. #whiskey… https://t.co/DRsYMLCCiD

— Jay Mehta (@jehmehta) July 13, 2019

I've heard of Uncle Nearest and read up on him a little. Seems he taught a few of the early, now household name distillers how to make whiskey. A fitting tribute that is long overdue.

Most Americans know Jack Daniel's #whiskey. But did you know that a slave taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey? Now, a new distillery is paying tribute to that slave https://t.co/rEkc9yo2Hh pic.twitter.com/pSVyb7vPbY (via@CBSNews) @JackDaniels_US

— News Junkie (@Newzjunkie_) July 13, 2019

I live in Texas. It's hot during the summer. We're happy when it's only high of 92 F for the day. A good fruity cocktail is just what we need to stay cool!

A bright and peachy cocktail to quench that summer thirst -- meet KOVAL's Nectar of the Gods.

Recipe - https://t.co/9eBuk7jTQy#summerdrinks #whiskey pic.twitter.com/nBP10ycslN

— KOVAL Distillery (@kovaldistillery) July 9, 2019

Bulleit was my first bourbon to really fall for, to help me decide that I'm a bourbon drinker. Their rye offering was the next. I have to say that the 12 year rye is like falling for it all over again!

Have you tried Bulleit’s #new 12 year Rye? It’s rare to find a Rye #whiskey with this age statement. So if you’re looking to round out your collection with a #unique bottling from a staple producer, look no further. pic.twitter.com/GofeQ0KO3X

— Superior Liquor (@superiorliq) July 13, 2019

Whiskey Roundup 03/23/19 to 03/30/19

Whiskey Roundup

It's been a little crazy around here lately. So crazy, that I haven't been able to update the blog like I would like to. But I'm back, with new content this week!

Every Saturday I go through Twitter with #whiskey and roundup my favorite whiskey articles! These are may favorites for this week!

For anyone interested, whiskey is always a welcomed gift!

Looking for a gift for a whiskey lover? I have the perfect thing for you https://t.co/V91RMuzSL3 #whiskeylover #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/ksONStf6gJ

— Melissa Jane Lee (@MJLBlogger) March 23, 2019

I had the privilege of tasting some Teeling Whiskey a few years ago in Austin, TX. I have to say, it's nice to see credit where credit is due. Congratulations to the folks at Teeling!

It’s official! We @TeelingWhiskey have won World’s Best Whiskey for 2019. First time ever an #IrishWhiskey has taken home the top honor and confirms that we as a category are officially back at the top of the table for brown spirits #WorldsBest #Whiskey https://t.co/fTO1O2kQI7

— Stephen Teeling (@StephenTeeling) March 29, 2019

I've long been a fan of Bulleit whiskey, especially their rye offering. I'm very excited and have been checking the local liquor stores as often as time allows to hunt down a bottle. No luck yet.

Bulleit has unveiled a new 12-year-old rye #whiskey https://t.co/IfLuxD37Lr pic.twitter.com/KdC4sd3Im5

— kyle swartz (@kswartzz) March 26, 2019

I always like to read whiskey reviews and stories of whiskey distillery visits and tours.

Glendalough Distillery #whiskey is always a joy to encounter. https://t.co/DUn40PTQhD pic.twitter.com/rbyNVIapFR

— Whiskey Tours (@casksawayie) March 30, 2019

People tend to think of whiskey coming from the USA, Scotland, or Ireland. But, there is a whole world of whiskey out there waiting to be explored!

#Whiskey is a strictly regulated spirit consumed and sold worldwide having many classes and types. Here are some #countries, you must know that made into the top whiskey producing countries` list. https://t.co/gRTyGCURk9 pic.twitter.com/o0iEqZylen

— Top 100 USR (@Top100USR) March 29, 2019

Bulleit, My First Bourbon Crush

Bulleit Bourbon

Like most American boys, my first whiskey experience was with Jack Daniels and Jim Beam. But then weekend in college, visiting my brother in Austin, TX, he introduced me to Bulleit Bourbon. Bulleit was different, Bulleit was good. Back in those days, it was primarily a mixer. Bourbon and ginger ale, a drink we dubbed "The Bonassin." My whiskey tastes have matured since those days, and I like my whiskey neat or on the rocks. The Bulleit family of whiskeys is still one of my favorites, and is always restocked on the shelf. It only seems fitting to feature Bulleit Bourbon as my first whiskey review.

About the Whiskey:

Bulleit Bourbon is bottled at 45% ABV Bourbon. It is distilled at the Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY for the Diageo Company. The mash bill is noted for its high rye content, at almost 28% of the mash bill. It is barrel aged for at least 6 years.

Appearance: 

Bulleit Bourbon is amber in color.

Nose: 

Bulleit Bourbon has aromas of oak and sweet vanilla

Taste: 

I really like the flavor profile of this bourbon. Bulleit Bourbon has sweet and vanilla flavors and notes of spice.

Overall:

On the finish, Bulleit Bourbon gives a big flavor splash of vanilla and some maple. The spice is elevated just before the finish, giving off a flavor of almost pepper!



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