Bulleit Thoroughbred

[BourbonJoe]

Does anyone happen to know the age of Bulleit Thoroughbred?

Joe :usflag:

[Jono]

I can't answer that question...but wanted to add I tasted Bulleit at WhiskyFest...I found it a little rough...probably in character with its old west image....corn was pronounced...not real smooth on the tongue.

[TNbourbon]

I can't answer that question...but wanted to add I tasted Bulleit at WhiskyFest...I found it a little rough...probably in character with its old west image....corn was pronounced...not real smooth on the tongue.

The Bulleit you tasted at WhiskyFest would be the current one, distilled by Four Roses for Diageo. The original Bulleit -- a 90-proofer, and a BIB named Thoroughbred -- were from '94-ish, and customed distilled for Tom Bulleit by Buffalo Trace. I believe it is this latter one that Joe is asking about.

[Jono]

Right...the current edition was being poured. My limited tastings of 4 Roses ...both small batch and single keg were a little disappointing...I guess I was expecting to be floored.

The BT produced Bulleit may indeed be better.