Bulleit 12 Year Rye (2019 Release)

Sweet good RYE flavor. Pretty hot.

Nice vanilla flavor balances out a mellowed but still spicy rye bite. It has the characteristic fruitiness that I associate with bulleit. Some barrel notes. It's got a bit of dry wood and smokiness in the finish. Note overly complex, but well balanced with a great flavor profile. This is a really pleasant and drinkable whiskey. If this was more readily available, this could very easily become my go to whiskey in this price range.

Nose: oh boy, this is why I love rye. Eucalyptus, baking soda, pixie sticks, vanilla, dusty herbs, cotton candy, strawberry. A full nose if you take the time to look. Taste: cotton candy (including the finish it falls right off), citrus zest, herbal spice, ending with dirty earth. Experience: walking through a herb and citrus garden while sipping sweat tea. Sweet and earth notes mingle with a herbal undertone. Note: this is the classic Bulleit rye turned up. If you like the base offering you'll like this a bit more, if you don't like the base this will not change your mind. Let this open up or go back to it after opening and using the bottle, at first I was disappointed by how close to the standard rye it is, but after a week or so I found the complexity that the younger brother lacks.

alcohol taste. unfinished

Good nose, some sour fruit. Bitter note on the palate. Wood note is strong, makes sense given the age. Surprisingly thin nd straightforward given the age. Some spice. Pleasant. 6/21/19

Very good taste. Money well spent.

Neat. Nose is fabulous. Tons of vanilla and stewed fruit. Bright fruit like apples and apricots. Some toasted marshmallow hiding Behind these high notes. Really delightful. Texture is light and a bit watery. Taste is delicious and matches the nose. Legs last a surprising amount of time. Damn it! Why couldn’t this be a higher proof. At 110, I bet this would rival Willet (MGP as well I know.) It’s really good but it could be unbelievably great with some more weight behind it.