🥃 Bulleit Rye
Bulleit Rye: the Bulleit rye whiskey with 95% rye and 5% malted barley, 45% ABV (90 proof), no age statement; released in March 2011.
If you are looking for a high-rye American whiskey with a clear dry profile, Bulleit Rye is the Bulleit brand's answer, released in March 2011. The mash is roughly 95% rye and 5% malted barley. It is bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) and carries no age statement. It is a separate spirit, not a variant of Bulleit Bourbon.
Production. The whiskey matures for at least four years in new charred American white oak barrels, and part of the blend reaches seven years, according to Difford's Guide. That source says it is distilled at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, while Breaking Bourbon says it follows Bulleit's own specification. The profile is dry and spicy: tobacco, black pepper and a clear rye sharpness.
Why it matters to you. If you like dry spice, compare Bulleit Rye with Bulleit Bourbon, which has only 28% rye, and with the ten-year rye whiskey. US rules require at least 51% rye for a straight rye, and this one is far above that. The WHO reminds us: there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Raw material | rye about 95 %, malted barley 5 %; water |
|---|---|
| Distillation method | according to Difford's Guide, MGP Lawrenceburg (Indiana) |
| Cask type | new charred American white oak barrels |
| Minimum maturation | according to Difford's Guide, at least 4 years; no age statement |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 45 % ABV (90 proof) |
| Year founded | March 2011 |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Bulleit Rye → kind of → 🥃 Whisky → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🐝 American white oak, 🍷 Oak barrel
- Made from
- 🥃 Rye and corn in whisky
- What it contains
- 🧪 Water, 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Bulleit, 🥃 Straight rye whiskey, 🥃 Whisky
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Bulleit 10 Year Old Rye, 🥃 Bulleit 10 Year Old Rye, 🥃 Bulleit Bourbon, 🥃 Bulleit Bourbon
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Bulleit Rye is made almost entirely from rye?
Yes. According to Difford's Guide and Breaking Bourbon, the mash is about 95% rye and 5% malted barley.
What is the strength of Bulleit Rye?
45% ABV (90 proof), according to Difford's Guide.
How long is Bulleit Rye aged?
There is no age statement. According to Difford's Guide it is at least four years, with part of the blend up to seven. A separate 10-year version also exists.
Where is Bulleit Rye distilled?
According to Difford's Guide, at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana; Breaking Bourbon says it is made to Bulleit's own specification.
What is the difference between Bulleit Rye and Bulleit Bourbon?
Bulleit Rye is a separate spirit with about 95% rye in the mash, while Bulleit Bourbon has only 28% rye; the rye is drier and spicier, with tobacco and black pepper notes.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍷 Oak barrel — A wooden vessel made of oak staves in which wine matures, picks up new aromas and slowly takes in air.
- 🧪 Water — ~87% of milk.
- 🥃 Bulleit 10 Year Old Rye — Bulleit 10 Year Old Rye: Bulleit rye whiskey with 95% rye and at least 10 years of ageing in new charred oak barrels; 45.6% ABV (91.2 proof); permanent version since 2024.
Similar
🥃 Bulleit 10 Year Old Bourbon · 🥃 Bulleit 10 Year Old Rye · 🥃 Bulleit Bourbon · 🥃 George Dickel Barrel Select · 🥃 George Dickel No. 12 · 🥃 George Dickel No. 8
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Difford's Guide: Bulleit Rye Whiskey (45 % ABV; 95 % rye, 5 % malted barley; new charred American white oak; min. 4 years; launched March 2011; MGP Lawrenceburg)
- Breaking Bourbon: Bulleit 95 Rye review (95 % rye, 5 % malted barley, 90 proof, NAS, made by MGP to Bulleit's specification)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)