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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs Bulleit Bourbon
On paper Blanton’s Single Barrel and Bulleit Bourbon are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$80 – $150 vs. ~$25 – $32) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 | ~$25 – $32 ~$87 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel does 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
Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Bulleit Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).