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Buffalo Trace vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Put Buffalo Trace next to Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Buffalo Trace | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$19 less | ~$45 – $55 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Buffalo Trace and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Buffalo Trace
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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Buffalo Trace Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
- 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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace); neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year).