our history

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Distilled In Kentucky

Our original Bourbon recipe, straight from the Frontier, breaks traditions with a unique high-rye mashbill which gives it a distinctly bold and spiced flavor.

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The New Frontier

Inspired by the original high rye bourbon his great-great-grandfather Augustus Bulleit made in the 1830s, Tom Bulleit left a successful law practice and Founded Bulleit Frontier Whiskey in 1987.

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A HIGH RYE LEGACY

Our Bourbon’s high rye content gives it a bold, spicy character with a distinctively smooth, clean finish. Kentucky limestone-filtered water provides a foundation for the bourbon's character, while charred American oak barrels lend a smoky backbone. Our aging philosophy is simple: we wait until our bourbon is ready.

As Bulleit enthusiasts know, rye has always been our cornerstone. In this tradition, we introduced our category-defining 95 Rye in 2011 – a straight rye whiskey made from 95% rye and 5% malted barley. It's a whiskey with unparalleled spice and complexity.