Bulleit Rye Whiskey 70cl

If your whiskey cocktails keep tasting a little too round and a little too sweet, rye is the fix. This American rye whiskey is all about snap and spice, the kind that wakes up an Old Fashioned and gives a Manhattan that classic, confident edge.

What makes it worth your shelf space is the flavour profile, it leans into rye’s natural peppery kick, then layers in warm baking spices and a citrusy lift. It plays well with bitters, vermouth, and anything with a little sugar, because it brings structure instead of disappearing.

This is also a great “bridge bottle” if you’re coming from bourbon. You still get comforting notes like vanilla and toasted oak, but the rye spice keeps things tighter, drier, and more focused. Less dessert, more swagger.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Rye spice up front, orange peel, a touch of vanilla, and toasted oak.
• Taste: Cracked black pepper, cinnamon, caramel, and a hint of dark honey, with a firm, lively feel.
• Finish: Drying oak, lingering spice, and a little citrus zest that hangs around.

Where it really shines is in classic rye cocktails. Think Manhattan (rye plus sweet vermouth equals instant dinner-party energy) and Old Fashioned (rye plus bitters equals clean, punchy, and not cloying). It’s also a smart pick when you want your whiskey to stand up to bold mixers like ginger or cola without turning into background noise.

If you like whiskies with a clear point of view, this one’s got it. Spice-led, citrus-bright, and assertive enough to steer the whole drink, whether you’re mixing for friends or dialing in your go-to recipe.

Fun Fact: The Bulleit name traces back to a 19th-century frontier whiskey maker, Augustus Bulleit, whose original recipe inspired the modern brand’s rye-forward style.