Bulleit 20 Year Aged Limited Edition Cask Strength Rye
Short Little History
Bulleit 20 Year Aged Cask Strength Rye is an exceptionally rare expression from the Bulleit portfolio and represents the brand's oldest rye whiskey release to date. Crafted in the classic high-rye style associated with Bulleit, this limited-edition Straight Rye Whiskey has been patiently matured for two decades, allowing time in oak to transform its bold rye character into something considerably deeper and more complex.
Released in an extremely limited quantity, this 20-year-old rye is designed for whiskey enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate long maturation, full proof intensity, and distinctive American rye whiskey.
Key Features
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20 years aged for exceptional depth and maturity
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Cask strength at 137 proof / 68.5% ABV
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Made from a 95% rye and 5% malted barley mash bill
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Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana
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Aged for two decades in Kentucky
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Limited release of 1,776 individually numbered bottles
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750 mL bottle
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Rich, full-bodied American Straight Rye Whiskey
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A rare collector's expression from the Bulleit portfolio
Tasting Notes
Nose: Deep and inviting with seasoned oak, baking spices, dried fruit and warm herbal nuances. The extended aging brings a mature richness while retaining the unmistakable spice of rye.
Palate: Bold yet remarkably layered, with notes of caramel, dark cherry, dried fruit, clove and toasted oak. Rich tobacco and herbal characteristics add further complexity, balanced by the distinctive peppery spice of a high-rye whiskey.
Finish: Long, warming and exceptionally persistent. Lingering rye spice, mature oak, dark fruit and baking spices remain on the palate, creating a powerful finish characteristic of a cask-strength whiskey.
Awards & Recognition
As a highly limited and recently released expression, Bulleit 20 Year Aged Cask Strength Rye does not have an extensive awards history specific to this release. Its distinction comes from its 20-year maturation, cask-strength presentation, limited production and status as Bulleit's oldest rye whiskey expression.
Overall Expression
Bulleit 20 Year Aged Cask Strength Rye is a bold and sophisticated expression that brings together the unmistakable spice of high-rye whiskey with the depth and character developed through two decades of maturation.
At 137 proof, this is a powerful whiskey that rewards a slow, considered pour. Rich oak, dark fruit, baking spice and rye pepper create a complex profile that evolves beautifully in the glass. With only 1,776 individually numbered bottles, this limited-edition release offers a rare opportunity for collectors and serious rye whiskey enthusiasts to experience an exceptionally mature expression of Bulleit's signature style.
Aged for 20 years. Bottled at cask strength. Made for those who appreciate extraordinary rye whiskey.
