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Rowan's Creek vs Bulleit Bourbon
Comparing Rowan's Creek and Bulleit Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$25 – $32 ~$17 less |
- Rowan's Creek 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
Rowan's Creek
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Bulleit Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Rowan's Creek Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 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.
- 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.
- 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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling with more proof behind it.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).