Bulleit '87 Bourbon
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Pre-Order — expected September 2026. Bulleit '87 Bourbon is a limited-release expression that tips its hat to 1987 — the year Tom Bulleit revived his great-great-grandfather's high-rye frontier whiskey recipe and founded the modern Bulleit Distilling Co. Arriving in Bulleit's classic apothecary-style bottle, this commemorative bourbon is expected in limited quantities and priced in line with the flagship Bulleit Bourbon.
In the glass it leads with an intense aroma of caramel and vanilla bean lifted by cinnamon and allspice. The palate turns rich and dessert-like — dark chocolate and toasted marshmallow out front, with subtle sweet stewed-fruit notes underneath — before closing warm and full with lingering toasted oak and cocoa.
For Bulleit fans this is an easy shelf upgrade alongside the flagship Bulleit Straight Bourbon Frontier Whiskey, Bulleit 10 Year, and Bulleit Rye 95 Small Batch — and a natural gift for bourbon drinkers who like their pours bold but approachable. Ships to most US states. Adult-signature required at delivery.
How to enjoy: Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks to fully savor its rich notes of brown sugar, caramel, and baking spice
- Size: 750 mL
- Strength: 90 Proof
- Country: United States
- The perfect pour for casual, social moments - shared with friends, sipped while grilling or savored alongside a great plate of barbecue
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Bottle details
| Type | Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bulleit |
| Producer | Bulleit Distilling Co. |
| Origin | Kentucky, United States |
| Strength | 45% ABV (90 proof) |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Made from | high-rye bourbon mash bill |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is a Kentucky bourbon built on a high-rye mash bill and bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV). It pours a deep russet amber that hints at the richness ahead. The nose brings intense caramel and vanilla bean with cinnamon and allspice, then the palate turns dessert-leaning: dark chocolate and toasted marshmallow up front, sweet stewed fruit underneath, and a warm, full finish of toasted oak and cocoa. The name nods to 1987, the year Tom Bulleit revived his great-great-grandfather's high-rye frontier recipe and founded the modern Bulleit Distilling Co. This limited-release commemorative bottling comes in the brand's familiar apothecary-style bottle. It suits Bulleit fans looking for a step alongside the flagship, and bourbon drinkers who like a bold but approachable pour. We carry it because it does double duty: it rewards a slow neat sip with layers of spice and chocolate, yet has the backbone to anchor an Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate squares — The bourbon's dark chocolate palate and cocoa finish echo and deepen a bite of good dark chocolate.
- Backyard barbecue with friends — Its toasted oak and baking spice stand up to smoky grilled meats while the caramel sweetness complements a rich glaze.
- Pecan pie for dessert — Caramel, vanilla bean, and toasted marshmallow notes mirror the pie's brown-sugar filling and toasted nuts.
Questions about this bottle
What does the '87 in the name refer to?
What does the '87 in the name refer to?
It honors 1987, the year Tom Bulleit revived his great-great-grandfather's high-rye frontier whiskey recipe and founded the modern Bulleit Distilling Co. This bottling is a limited-release commemorative expression marking that moment.
What does Bulleit '87 taste like?
What does Bulleit '87 taste like?
Expect intense caramel and vanilla bean on the nose with cinnamon and allspice. The palate is rich and dessert-like, led by dark chocolate and toasted marshmallow with subtle stewed fruit underneath, and the finish lingers with toasted oak and cocoa.
How strong is it, and what size is the bottle?
How strong is it, and what size is the bottle?
Bulleit '87 is bottled at 90 proof, which is 45% ABV, and comes in a 750 ml bottle in Bulleit's classic apothecary-style shape.
Is it a good gift for a bourbon drinker?
Is it a good gift for a bourbon drinker?
Yes. It is a commemorative, limited-release Kentucky bourbon with a bold but approachable profile, and it sits naturally on a shelf alongside Bulleit Straight Bourbon Frontier Whiskey, Bulleit 10 Year, and Bulleit Rye 95 Small Batch, making it a fitting pick for Bulleit fans.
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