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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Ancient Age
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Ancient Age is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$14 – $18).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Ancient Age |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) +11 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$14 – $18 ~$34 less |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Ancient Age do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Ancient Age
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Ancient Age
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Ancient Age 3 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Ancient Age 4 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Ancient Age 2 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Ancient Age 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Ancient Age 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/5 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Ancient Age 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Ancient Age: The bottom rung of the Buffalo Trace ladder and priced accordingly. Thin and simple at 80 proof, but it is recognisably the Mash Bill #2 recipe and it does its job in a highball without complaint.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
- Go with Ancient Age if you want the cheapest honest mixer in the lineup and you are not drinking it neat.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); cocktails, highball (Ancient Age).