Preamble: Transitioning through LAX, swing by Duty Free and spot this 100cl bottle of this little gem for about 2/3rds the price of the 70cl bottle in the UK. Yoink, as they say.
Nose: Burnt sugar, little hint of tree sap- that faintly woody note you get in the spring in a pine woodland. That vanilla undertone I get in many a bourbon and reminds...
Score 79/100
Bulleit Bourbon
With a rye content of 30% by volume, Bulleit Bourbon has the highest such proportion of rye among any bourbon. This makes it sharper than competitors. A slightly honey-sweet nose and lasting, oaky finish make it an all-around unique bourbon. It does not taste the 90 proof it actually is, and certainly is worth trying. If nothing else you will get...
Score 80/100
Bulleit Bourbon 175cl
Moving on from the Copper Pot Reserve, the next tasting comes in the forum of a bourbon - Bulleit Bourbon, with the label of 'Frontier Whiskey'. I've seen this on the shelves a couple times but today, it came with bonus glassware and I'd been meaning to start trying more bourbons anyway.
The color is a light to medium amber. The drink pours...
Score 82/100
Bulleit Bourbon
Nose: sweet stuff. vanilla. Oaky notes, some cinnamon as well. spice (can't put my finger on which exactly but it's definitely there) - mostly attributed to the usage of rye , i would say. The rye is there , it's not shouting but it can not be overlooked. some Fennel aromas are also detectable.
Palate: Sweet woody candy combined with spice best...