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Bulleit Bourbon vs Rowan's Creek
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and Rowan's Creek reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$17 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Rowan's Creek 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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Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).