Why don't I like Bulleit?

[flintlock]

I do like Bulleit. I rarely buy it though. The high rye is fun, and frankly sometimes I want to "cleanse my pallet" of molasses and Cola and corn and caramel. (Not often, but sometimes.)

If it were a consistent $20 bottle, instead of a consistent $30+ bottle, I'd make it a regular purchase. I think it's overpriced for what it brings to the table.

This is the only whiskey that I ALWAYS cut with a tablespoon of water. It is drastically different whiskey when you step on it once or twice - it opens up a lot of flavor and drowns out some of the racket of all that rye and alcohol. I bet it would make a great Manhattan.

[ratcheer]

I had one bottle of Bulleit a few years ago. I didn't just not like it, I thought it was pretty awful.

Tim

[nblair]

I had one bottle of Bulleit a few years ago. I didn't just not like it, I thought it was pretty awful.

Tim

I'll co-sign that, Tim. I gave it to my wife so she could use it as a mixer. I have no intentions of picking up another bottle.

[squire]

Yes Rob, 114 was my reference.

[squire]

I wouldn't pawn it off on the wife Nathaniel, that sort of move might be misinterpreted.

[imbibehour]

I am in the don't like camp

[the Duff]

I had a bottle once ... ended up mixing it with sprite if that says anything. I'd choose OGD 114 any day of the week.

[squire]

While not disagreeing with you Duff my choice would have been ginger ale.

[Robmo]

I agree. A splash of water brings out big notes of oats and honey and tempers the cinnamon/char at the finish.

For the record though, I drink OGD 114 neat, with water, or on ice, depending on mood... it is really versatile and I can't say that I really prefer it one way over the others. I can't say that for every whiskey in my cabinet.

Tried adding a splash of water to the OGD 114 and you were right. Also agree with the point about versatility. Can vouch for it in an old-fashioned too.

[HRay]

I guess I would still put myself in the "Like it" camp although I used to drink it much more that I do now. I seem to have moved on to other high rye bourbons. It also seems that it used to cost less. Doesn't it now come from Jim Beam instead of Four Roses?

I am going to have to open my dusty bottle of Old GrandDad 114 that has been sitting on my shelf for a while. The last time I tasted it, I found it a little harsh but I do like the high rye recipe as well as the price. This is a Jim Beam distillate as well, isn't it?