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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs Bulleit Bourbon
Comparing Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and Bulleit Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a blender-built, spice-driven bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +26 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$25 – $32 ~$322 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 does 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
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Bulleit Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with significantly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).