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Bulleit Bourbon vs Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Put Bulleit Bourbon next to Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$27 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel).