mrt Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I'm just trying Bulleit now...On the bottle there's "Bulleit Distilling Co." statement-not Four Roses. I couldn't find this distillary among "makers" on the main site. Is there another Bulleit by Four Roses? Or maybe sth. has changed...And...compared to the first bourbons I tried (Jim Beam Black, Jim Beam), I think "caramel" aroma is less significant here and this one is more oaky, tastes fine overall. A noice level result, of course...May I get any comments from someone who drank (or drinks) Bulleit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcheer Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I bought my first bottle of Bulleit a couple of weeks ago, but have not opened it yet. Too many open bottles. I also would like to know who actually makes it. But, I think it may be one of those private bottlers who conceals their source. Even though their website claims they use special ingredients and production methods, I do not believe they are a big enough player to actually be making their own product. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black85L98 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I fought my way through two bottles and could never develop a taste for it. Just not my bourbon. I would take EC12 over Bulleit at a cheaper price any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcheer Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Ouch! Oh, well. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Bulleit is made by Four Roses in Lawrenceburg, KY. The brand is owned by Diageo, which contracts with Four Roses (Kirin) to make it. This is all openly admitted to by all parties.I like Bulleit. Its high rye formula gives it a distinctive flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus_Of_Life Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Nothing about Bulleit struck me as impressive enough to buy it again, I know it sounds silly, but even the look of the bottle and the way it is spelled turns me off. I don't know, the 'eit just makes me think it should be pronounced in some European way or something? It doesn't help that it falls in that $22+ dollar range where I'd just as soon save money and stick with WT 101 or spend a little more and get something I really like... I like things spelled the simple way, Bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black85L98 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I'm not going to say what it is. I used to like Dickle, not a favorite but it was ok. I can't drink it now cause it tastes just like flintstones vitamins. Lots of people do like Bulleit keep an open mind you may be one of them. I do think it has a high Rye content if you like Rye it could be for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbuzbee Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Nothing about Bulleit struck me as impressive enough to buy it again, I know it sounds silly, but even the look of the bottle and the way it is spelled turns me off. I don't know, the 'eit just makes me think it should be pronounced in some European way or something? It doesn't help that it falls in that $22+ dollar range where I'd just as soon save money and stick with WT 101 or spend a little more and get something I really like... I like things spelled the simple way, Bullet. It was a guy's name, not a projectile. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus_Of_Life Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 It was a guy's name, not a projectile.Ken Was he French? Hahaha, Just kidding! Thanks for the clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T47 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Yep, when you look at the history he was from France...but then again, go back far enough and we are all from somewhere else! I like Bulleit, and actually I think the Bottle is unique. Actually kind of an interesting history when you read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgonano Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Bulleit has been available for about seven years in Maryland. It is also resonably priced at under $15. I've had more than a few bottles over the years and find it one of my favorite regular pours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchy Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 This may be a dumb question, but I figured this would be a perfect thread to ask it in.....How do you pronounce Bulleit? Bullet? Baleet? Booleet?I love the rye side of the bourbon market and (other than JB Black) Bulleit was my introduction into the vast bourbon offerings out there. It has a special place in my heart and I'm not even sure how to pronounce it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyc Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 How do you pronounce Bulleit? The same way you pronounce the things that go in a gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGillespie Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I posted this in another thread as well, but I have an interview with Tom Bulleit in Episode 15 of WhiskyCast in which he discusses some of the history about Augustus Bulleit, as well as his philosophy on making bourbon. A great guy!Markwww.whiskycast.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan77 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 This bourbon is definitely spicy and hot to my tastes. It starts off enjoyable but the finish is just really harsh to me. It's not that there aren't good flavors in there, they just seem to be overshadowed by this red pepper type burn. I'm glad to have it on the shelf, but it certainly won't be a regular pour and will likely be left out on the shelf during the upcoming Mardi Gras. I'm a novice though. These are just my thoughts after a few tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian12069 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I thought it was ok...not real good though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Not on my list of favorites either.Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedVette Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I always keep an open bottle on hand. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmas Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 · Hidden Hidden Exactly how I felt about Bulleit, it was okay. There are so many better bourbons out there to my taste for the same or less money. I've been using the bottle I bought to mix with. Tom V Link to comment
tmas Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I thought it was ok...not real good though...Exactly how I feel about Bulleit, it's okay. For my tastes there are so many better bourbons out there for the same or less $. I've been using the bottle I bought to mix with. Tom V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I drink almost everything "neat" but Bulleit certainly improved to average with a couple of ice cubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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