Bulleit: overrated and overpriced?

I like it, but the Bulleit Rye is better. It use to be a great deal but is now after it got popular it’s a little overpriced.

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Couldn’t imagine how bourbon would be any better than scotch in this weather 

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Haha true. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check out buffalo trace!

Bulleit Rye is awesome. You can sometimes still find it for under $20.

Bulleit is solid and can be had for less than 25$/fifth. To me, it and buffalo trace are bang for buck go to's. It's high rye, you may like a wheated bourbon. I love basil Hayden but it's high rye too so I wouldn't take that rec.

It’s decent, but not worth the price point. Buffalo Trace is my go to.

I like the taste, but it is definitely rough on the throat compared to Buffalo Trace.

I like the Rye. It should be sub $25/ fifth like it used to be though. I'm not paying $35 for it

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Four Roses is also really good for around $20/fifth.

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I'm still amazed at the vast differences in prices on the same bottle at different stores. Bulleit is $30 for a fifth at the state store, but $45 at the local place. Four Roses small batch 90 proof is $32 at the state store, but $25 at the local place. The largest difference is Makers. Not the 46 or Cask strength, but plain old Makers, is $32 at the state store, and over $50 at the local place. I will only buy Old Forester or Four Roses at the local place, although I like to support them because they are closest to my neighborhood. Alabama is so messed up with the ABC board though.

I'm a Buffalo Trace guy as well. I get it for $25. Buffalo Trace is responsible for Pappy Van Winkel, the most sought after and acclaimed bourbon out there.