{"product_id":"bulleit-87","title":"Bulleit '87 Toasted Staves American Whiskey","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBulleit '87 Toasted Staves American Whiskey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulleit '87 Toasted Staves American Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive blended American whiskey that brings together two signatures of the Bulleit portfolio: bourbon and rye whiskey. Created to commemorate \u003cstrong\u003e1987, the year the modern Bulleit brand was founded\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bulleit '87 combines the rich sweetness of bourbon with the spice and structure of rye, followed by a toasted-stave finishing process designed to add additional depth and complexity. The “'87” refers to the founding year, not an age statement. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e90 proof (45% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 750ml expression is built primarily as a sipping whiskey. Each component is aged for at least four years before the bourbon and rye are separately finished with \u003cstrong\u003etoasted American oak and French oak staves for four to six weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. The two finished whiskeys are then blended and bottled in Shelbyville, Kentucky. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat Does Bulleit '87 Whiskey Taste Like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulleit '87 Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a layered flavor profile that balances bourbon sweetness, rye spice, and toasted oak character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe aroma opens with intense \u003cstrong\u003ecaramel and vanilla bean\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by warm cinnamon and allspice. On the palate, flavors of \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate and toasted marshmallow\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge alongside subtle sweet stewed-fruit notes. The finish brings lingering toasted oak and cocoa, creating a warm, full conclusion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBrown sugar, caramel, baking spice, vanilla, and toasted wood help give Bulleit '87 a profile that is both familiar to Bulleit drinkers and distinct from the brand's traditional Bourbon and 95 Rye expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBourbon \u0026amp; Rye Finished With Toasted Staves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat makes \u003cstrong\u003eBulleit '87 Toasted Staves American Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e especially distinctive is how its bourbon and rye components are treated before blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe bourbon is distilled, barreled, and aged in \u003cstrong\u003eShelbyville, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the rye is distilled and aged in \u003cstrong\u003eIndiana\u003c\/strong\u003ebefore being transported to Shelbyville. Both whiskeys mature for a minimum of four years. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than immediately blending the two mature whiskeys, Bulleit finishes them separately in their original barrels using toasted American oak and French oak staves for approximately four to six weeks. Only after this finishing period are the bourbon and rye brought together to create the final Bulleit '87 blend. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis process allows the sweetness and body of bourbon, the spicy character of rye, and the caramelized influence of toasted oak to contribute individually to the finished whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eA New Expression in the Bulleit Whiskey Lineup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBulleit '87 represents an important addition to the brand's core portfolio. It is \u003cstrong\u003eBulleit's first new core expression since Bulleit 95 Rye debuted in 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e and brings bourbon and rye together in a single Bulleit expression. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe whiskey also stands apart visually with its distinctive blue-label presentation while retaining the recognizable Bulleit bottle shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor drinkers familiar with \u003cstrong\u003eBulleit Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBulleit 95 Rye\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bulleit '87 offers an opportunity to experience characteristics of both whiskey styles combined with the additional influence of toasted American and French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow to Enjoy Bulleit '87 Toasted Staves Whiskey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBulleit describes '87 as a whiskey \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt to sip\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly well suited for enjoying neat or over ice. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eServing it neat allows the caramel, vanilla, dark chocolate, baking spice, rye spice, and toasted oak characteristics to develop in the glass. A pour over a large ice cube can soften the 90-proof whiskey while maintaining its rich toasted character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts combination of bourbon sweetness and rye spice also gives Bulleit '87 a flavor profile that whiskey enthusiasts can explore alongside traditional bourbon and rye expressions in a tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBulleit '87 Blended American Whiskey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith its combination of \u003cstrong\u003ebourbon, rye whiskey, toasted American oak, and French oak staves\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bulleit '87 offers a different approach to the familiar Bulleit whiskey style. The minimum four-year maturation of both whiskey components, separate stave finishing, and 90-proof bottling create an American whiskey focused on caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, baking spice, dark chocolate, toasted oak, and rye spice. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhether searched for as \u003cstrong\u003eBulleit '87 Toasted Staves American Whiskey, Bulleit 87 Whiskey, Bulleit '87 Blended American Whiskey, Bulleit 87 Toasted Staves, Bulleit '87 Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Blend, or Bulleit '87 Whiskey 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e, this expression brings together two classic American whiskey styles with a distinctive toasted-stave finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bulleit","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":67605375287445,"sku":"7812220","price":29.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/2902\/0309\/files\/Bulleit-87.jpg?v=1790746308","url":"https:\/\/boozecity.com\/products\/bulleit-87","provider":"Booze City ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}