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Bulleit Bourbon vs Baker’s 7 Year
Bulleit Bourbon and Baker’s 7 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (90 vs. 107).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Baker’s 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Baker’s 7 Year 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Baker’s 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year).