Bulleit 20 Year Old 95 Rye Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey is an ultra-limited, deeply aged American rye created to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. Built on Bulleit’s signature 95% rye mash bill, this rare release spends two decades maturing before being bottled at a powerful 137 proof, delivering bold rye spice, mature oak, dark fruit, caramelized sweetness, and long-lasting barrel intensity.
Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and aged in Kentucky, this 20-year-old rye captures the sharp, spicy structure that Bulleit Rye is known for, while adding the richness and complexity that only extended maturation can provide. Official tasting notes highlight seasoned oak, warm baking spice, dried fruit, caramelized sweetness, dark fruit, spice, and a long layered finish.
With only 1,776 individually numbered bottles produced, Bulleit 20 Year Old Rye is a highly collectible release for rye whiskey enthusiasts, premium gift buyers, and collectors seeking one of Bulleit’s most exclusive bottles.
Key Features
- Bulleit 20 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey
- Made with Bulleit’s signature 95% rye mash bill
- Bottled at cask strength
- 137 proof / 68.5% ABV
- 750mL bottle
- Limited to 1,776 individually numbered bottles
- Distilled in Indiana and aged 20 years in Kentucky
- Commemorates America’s 250th anniversary
- Excellent for collectors, rare whiskey gifting, and premium rye tastings
Tasting Notes
Nose: Seasoned oak, warm baking spice, dried fruit, rye grain, leather, and dark caramel.
Palate: Intense and layered with bold rye spice, caramelized sweetness, dark fruit, toasted oak, vanilla, clove, black pepper, and mature barrel depth.
Finish: Long, warming, and complex with lingering oak, spice, dried fruit, caramel, leather, and cask-strength rye intensity.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat in a Glencairn glass to experience the full 20-year cask-strength profile. Add a few drops of water to open the dark fruit, caramel, oak, and spice notes. This bottle is best reserved for collector tastings, milestone celebrations, premium rye flights, or special occasion pours.
FAQ
What is Bulleit 20 Year Old Rye?
It is Bulleit’s ultra-limited 20-year-old cask strength straight rye whiskey.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 137 proof, or 68.5% ABV.
How limited is it?
Only 1,776 individually numbered bottles are being released.
Where was it made?
It was distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and aged for 20 years in Kentucky warehouses.
What does it taste like?
Expect seasoned oak, baking spice, dried fruit, caramelized sweetness, dark fruit, bold rye spice, and a long layered finish.
