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🥃🔥 SMOKE MEETS BOURBON. 🔥🥃

Not your typical bourbon.

Introducing Bulleit Mesquite Smoked Malt Straight Bourbon, a bold limited release that pushes the boundaries of traditional Kentucky bourbon. Crafted with a unique mash bill featuring 30% mesquite-smoked malt, this whiskey delivers rich barbecue-style smoke balanced by the sweetness bourbon lovers expect.

🌽 65% Corn | 🌾 30% Mesquite-Smoked Malt | 🌾 5% Distiller’s Malt
🥃 93 Proof (46.5% ABV)
🔥 Limited Release

Tasting Notes:
👃 Mesquite smoke, sweet corn, toasted grain & caramel
🥃 Sweet tea, smoky malt, vanilla & subtle spice
🔥 Lingering smoke, light oak & gentle sweetness

If you love peated Scotch, smoked cocktails, or simply enjoy trying something different, this bottle deserves a spot on your shelf.

📦 Available Online & In-Store
⚠️ Limited Quantities Available

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🥃 Bourbon vs. Rye vs. Tennessee Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

If you’ve ever wondered what separates these three whiskey styles, here’s a quick breakdown:

🥃 Bourbon
• Made with at least 51% corn
• Aged in new charred oak barrels
• Typically sweeter and smoother
• Flavor notes: caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, oak
• Great for: Old Fashioneds, sipping neat

🌾 Rye Whiskey
• Made with at least 51% rye grain
• Also aged in new charred oak barrels
• Spicier and more peppery than bourbon
• Flavor notes: black pepper, baking spice, mint, citrus
• Great for: Manhattans, Sazeracs

🔥 Tennessee Whiskey
• Must meet all bourbon requirements
• Made in Tennessee
• Goes through the Lincoln County Process (charcoal filtration before aging)
• Smoother, mellow character with subtle charcoal influence
• Flavor notes: vanilla, toasted oak, banana, caramel
• Great for: Jack & Coke, sipping, whiskey sours

The easiest way to remember it:
👉 Bourbon = Sweet
👉 Rye = Spicy
👉 Tennessee Whiskey = Smooth & Mellow

Which style is your favorite? Drop it below! ⬇️🥃