Bulleit 10 Year is an aged, high-rye Kentucky straight bourbon, and it is poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. We keep this older expression for guests who want more depth and oak in the glass: a full decade of maturation builds on Bulleit’s signature rye spice, giving a richer, more contemplative pour. (Our menu spells it "Bulliet"; the bottle is Bulleit.)

About the Distillery

Bulleit traces its name to a family recipe revived in 1987 by Tom Bulleit, who built the brand around a generous proportion of rye. It is owned today by Diageo. The 10 Year is the brand’s age-stated bourbon — the same recipe as the original, but selected from barrels aged a full ten years, where the additional time in oak deepens both flavor and color.

Style & Mash Bill

This is a high-rye bourbon, built on the same mash bill as the standard Bulleit. That elevated rye gives the spicy backbone that defines the brand. With ten years in new charred American oak, the wood plays a larger role here, layering deeper notes of toasted oak, dried fruit and spice over the rye structure.

Tasting Notes

Expect a nose of toasted oak, vanilla and dried cherry with that hallmark rye spice. The palate is fuller and more concentrated than the standard bottling, offering caramel, dark fruit, cinnamon and pepper, framed by mature oak. The finish is long, dry and warming, with spice and tannin lingering — a bourbon built for slow sipping.

What to Pair It With

The depth and spice of the 10 Year call for bold, savory plates. Pour it with our American Wagyu Steaks, where mature oak meets marbled beef, or with our Sicilian Meatballs for a warming, spice-forward pairing. It is also excellent with the Charcuterie Board. Browse the full dine-in menu to build your evening.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Bulleit 10 Year is poured at $14, served neat or over a single large rock.

FAQ

Where is it from?

It is an age-stated Kentucky straight bourbon, owned by Diageo, aged a full ten years and built on Bulleit’s high-rye family recipe.

What does it taste like?

It offers toasted oak, vanilla and dried cherry with rye spice, then a full palate of caramel, dark fruit, cinnamon and pepper, finishing long, dry and warming.

Is it a high-rye or wheated bourbon?

It is a high-rye bourbon, built on a generously rye-forward mash bill, with ten years of oak aging adding depth to its spicy backbone.

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