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Baker’s 7 Year vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Comparing Baker’s 7 Year and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (107 vs. 91.2).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | 10 years +3 yr |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +16 proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/2 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a lower price point and with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year).