Review: Bulleit Bourbon with a Whiskey Element

Bulleit Bourbon is generally assumed to be a blend of 4 to 6 years. A high (28%) rye bourbon, that is as versatile as it is reasonable in price. This is one of my favorite bourbons, which is of course why we are trying it with a signature whiskey element

The element is just getting started at 12 hours by adding some lovely spice, black pepper, heat, toasted oak, black cherry flavors and light heat on the finish.

Exciting changes at 24 hours, roasted sunflower seeds, clove, and cardamom.  Spice and grassy flavors emerge from the high rye content.

Big finish at 48 hours, fiery, bold, moderate heat, flavors of burnt caramel, sweet corn in the mid-palate with lingering tannic finish.  I haven't tried the Bulleit 10 year Bourbon, but I'm going to make a safe bet say the $7 whiskey element definitely takes it that direction.

This was a great experiment in taking a top quality spirit and making it even better.  Manhattans and Old Fashions were outstanding also neat or with a single ice cube.  Quality plus quality equals top notch quality in this round!

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