Bulleit Bourbon Blender's Select 750ML is a limited-edition, 100-proof (50% ABV) Kentucky straight bourbon blending three distillates aged at least nine years. Created by blender Eboni Major — the first African American master blender in Kentucky since Prohibition — this expression earned a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Whisky Advocate Editor's Choice designation. It stands as one of the more distinctive releases in the Bulleit portfolio, drawing from a narrow selection of the brand's broad distillate library.Quick Facts: ABV: 50% (100 Proof) | Origin: Shelbyville, Kentucky, USA | Minimum 9 Years Aged | Distillery: Bulleit Distilling CompanyProduction & HeritageBulleit Distilling Company operates in Shelbyville, Kentucky, and produces bourbon built around a high-rye mashbill of 68% corn, 28% rye, and 4% malted barley — a grain recipe that gives the entire Bulleit lineup its characteristic spice. For Blender's Select, Eboni Major hand-selected three of the ten distinct distillates used in flagship Bulleit Bourbon from a pool of more than 100 individual liquids. Each of those three distillates was aged a minimum of nine years before being mingled into the final blend, resulting in a richer and more concentrated expression than the standard bottling.Tasting NotesAroma: Vanilla bean and honey rise first, followed by dried dark fruit — predominantly black cherry — and layers of toasted oak. Fresh sweet mint and a delicate rose-like floral note emerge as the bourbon opens up in the glass.Taste: The entry is warm and full at 100 proof, delivering immediate brown sugar and cocoa richness. Mid-palate, tobacco leaf and robust black cherry take the spotlight, supported by juicy strawberry and red fruit complexity. The high-rye backbone adds a firm, peppery structure that keeps the sweetness in check.Finish: Long and smooth, tapering with sweet cream, vanilla and a lingering suggestion of fruit wine decadence. Toasty oak and a trace of baking spice remain well after the sip.How to Drink Blender's SelectAt 100 proof, Blender's Select rewards neat sipping with a few minutes of rest in the glass; a few drops of water will open the fruit and floral aromatics without diluting the body. It also holds its own over a single large ice cube, where the slow melt gradually reveals new layers of sweetness. For cocktails, try it in a Manhattan, where the cherry and tobacco depth pairs naturally with sweet vermouth; an Old Fashioned, where its brown sugar and oak intensity need only minimal sweetening; or a Boulevardier, where the high-rye spice stands up to Campari's bitterness.Best For Gifting a bourbon enthusiast who already knows the standard Bulleit lineup Side-by-side tastings comparing aged versus younger high-rye bourbons Anchoring a premium home cocktail night focused on stirred, spirit-forward drinks Celebrating a milestone with a limited-release American whiskey Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat does Blender's Select taste like? Blender's Select is dominated by black cherry, tobacco, brown sugar and cocoa, with a vanilla-rich, creamy finish that lingers. The high-rye mashbill adds noticeable spice and structure underneath the fruit-forward sweetness.How does Blender's Select compare to standard Bulleit Bourbon? Standard Bulleit Bourbon is bottled at 90 proof with no age statement and uses all ten of the brand's distillates, resulting in a lighter, more approachable profile. Blender's Select narrows the blend to just three distillates aged at least nine years and is bottled at 100 proof, delivering significantly more depth, oak influence, and dried fruit complexity.Is Blender's Select good for sipping neat? Yes — the nine-plus years of aging and 100-proof bottling produce enough complexity and body to make neat sipping the ideal primary serve. A few drops of water can further open up the floral and fruit characteristics.Where is Blender's Select made? Blender's Select is produced at the Bulleit Distilling Company in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The distillery sits in the heart of bourbon country and is the home base for the brand's full range of whiskeys.What foods pair well with Blender's Select? Smoked brisket or pulled pork complements the bourbon's tobacco and oak notes. Dark chocolate truffles echo its cocoa richness. Aged Gouda or sharp cheddar match the brown sugar sweetness. Pecan pie mirrors its toasty, caramelized depth. Grilled stone fruits like peaches bring out the cherry and strawberry tones in the whiskey.What sizes does Blender's Select come in? Blender's Select is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.Is Blender's Select worth the price? Blender's Select positions as a premium, limited-release expression within the Bulleit range, sitting above the standard bourbon and rye. The minimum nine-year age statement, 100-proof strength, and small-batch blending approach place it in strong company among comparably aged Kentucky bourbons at its tier.Why Blender's Select?What separates this bourbon from most limited editions is the specificity of its creation: Eboni Major tasted through more than 100 individual liquids and isolated just three distillates that, when combined, produced a profile distinct from any single barrel or the standard blend. The minimum nine-year aging adds a maturity rarely found at Bulleit's price tier, and the 100-proof bottling delivers those flavors without cask-strength intensity. Recognition from both the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (Gold) and Whisky Advocate (Editor's Choice) confirms that the blending decisions translate into measurable quality. For drinkers who appreciate Bulleit's signature high-rye character but want greater depth and oak complexity, Blender's Select is the logical next step.
