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Bulleit Bourbon vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and Stellum Bourbon reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$22 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Stellum Bourbon 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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).