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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$300 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).