Calumet Farm 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Bull Lea)

A bold, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey by Western Spirits Beverage Company in Kentucky crafted with a mash bill of 74% Corn, 18% Rye and 8% Malted Barley, aged for 10 years in new American white oak barrels before being bottled at 100 proof. It has an aromatic birth with notes of grains, wood, fruits, herbs & spices; while a rich & dry life adds notes of caramel, toasted honey, toffee & cherry; that led to a long & warm death with notes of oak, vanilla, cinnamon, old leather & char.

Blind Test: Calumet Bull Lea 10 Nose: light and fruity. Taste: low proof, probably around 90. Sweet, caramel, vanilla. Not the most flavorful. Finish: caramel and cinnamon. Overall: this is totally fine, very easy to sip, but nothing special. Score: 3.5/5

Butterscotch and vanillla. A strong yet super sweet dram. Best enjoyed on the rocks. Will be adding this to my dessert collection. If the 10 is this good, I’m anxious to try the very hyped Calumet 16.

Its got a simple, pleasant nose of carmel and vanilla, but a surprising spiciness on the finish. That isn’t to my taste, but its an enduring finish, such that it makes for a nice evening drink.

One the bottles from our camping trip share. Sweet nose and fairly smooth palate. Better value than some of the other Calumets, but lacking the intense flavors of the 14 & 15 year offerings.

Mahogany colors, very oaky nose with hints of vanilla. Pallette is a bit dry with a sweet spice that finishes with a slow fade into the dark fruit territory. Lots of depth all around.