Bulleit 20 Year Rye Cask Strength Whiskey

Product Description

Bulleit 20 Year Old Rye: Two Decades Deep, 1,776 Bottles Only | Bulleit 20 Year Old Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey, 95% Rye Mash Bill

Bulleit Frontier Whiskey has unveiled its oldest rye expression to date: a 20-year-old straight rye, distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and aged two full decades in Kentucky warehouses before being bottled at true cask strength. It's a genuine milestone for the brand, previously topped out by a 12-year rye, and it arrives with perfect timing: limited to exactly 1,776 individually numbered bottles, a deliberate nod to America's 250th anniversary and rye whiskey's deep roots in the country's distilling history.

The blend was crafted by Nicole Austin, Diageo's Director of American Whiskey Liquid Development and Capabilities, working alongside the Bulleit Distilling Co. team to solve a genuinely difficult problem. "With a rye this mature, the challenge is finding barrels where age adds depth without overwhelming the grain," Austin explained. "We wanted the spice and structure that define Bulleit Rye to stay front and center, while allowing twenty years of maturation to reveal new layers of complexity." Built on Bulleit's signature 95% rye, 5% malted barley mash bill and bottled at a formidable 137 proof, this is Bulleit's oldest and strongest whiskey ever released, according to Austin, "the final whiskey has the spice people expect from Bulleit, with a depth that could only come from time."

Independent reviewers have found real substance behind the milestone: Robb Report noted the whiskey "is still pretty tasty after 20 years in oak, retaining its spice and fruit notes even with a solid amount of tannic oak that has crept into the mix," an honest, fair assessment of what two decades in barrel does to a high-rye mash bill. For collectors chasing genuinely rare, ultra-aged American rye at true cask strength, this is a rare opportunity that won't come around often.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Seasoned oak, warm baking spice, and dried fruit, with gingerbread and fig, seasoned heavily with cloves and nutmeg.

Palate: Caramelized sweetness, dark fruit, and rye spice, with dried apricot and fig layered throughout.

Finish: Long and layered, remaining unmistakably rye, with lingering oak and warm spice.

Food Pairings

This rich, dried-fruit-forward rye pairs beautifully with equally bold fare. Try it alongside dry-aged steak, aged gouda, or a charcuterie board with dried figs and apricots, or savor it after dinner alongside a fine cigar.

Serving Suggestions

Bulleit 20 Year Cask Strength Rye is best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass, with a few drops of water recommended to open up its dark fruit, caramel, oak, and spice notes given its formidable 137 proof.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this release significant? It's Bulleit's oldest rye ever released, limited to exactly 1,776 individually numbered bottles to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.

What is the alcohol content? 68.5% ABV (137 proof), bottled at true cask strength.

What is the mash bill? 95% rye and 5% malted barley, Bulleit's signature high-rye recipe.

Where was this whiskey made? Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and aged 20 years in Kentucky warehouses.

Who crafted this blend? Nicole Austin, Diageo's Director of American Whiskey Liquid Development and Capabilities, working with the Bulleit Distilling Co. team.

How should I enjoy it? Neat in a Glencairn glass, with a few drops of water to open up its full range of flavors.

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