Bulleit Rye 95 Picked up my first bottle of this in ages on a whim recently and just realized I've never officially reviewed it. NOSE: Pours into the Glencairn a Light Auburn Color and yields notes of Rye Bread, Dill, Mint, Fresh Varnish, Mustard Seed, and a Hoppy IPA. Savory and Slightly Hot. NEAT : Black Pepper, Rye, Dill, Light Vanilla, Young Oak, Grapefruit Peel, and Bitter Hops. Leaves a tingly coating of Bitter Hops and Mild Vanilla. SPLASH: Takes the heat off the nose and adds a little sweetness. Adds sweetness to the palate as well, but it is at the expense of some of more complex notes I was getting Neat. VERDICT: Despite it's $35 price tag, to me this is not designed to be a Sippin' Rye. That mantle is best reserved for Ryes such as Rittenhouse, Pikesville, or one of High West's offerings. The reason this one earns a spot on the bar is it's prowess in Cocktails. Makes great Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, and Highballs. That spicy rye really punches through. 3.5