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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Jim Beam Black
On paper Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Jim Beam Black are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$22 – $28) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +3 yr | 7 years |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) +5 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.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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Jim Beam Black
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/6 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
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 with an older age statement.
- Go with Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).