From Sparrow’s whiskey list, Bulliet Cask Strength is the boldest pour in the Bulleit lineup, bottled at full barrel strength ($18 by the pour, or $27 for a larger pour).
About Bulliet Cask Strength
This is the uncut, barrel-strength version of Bulleit’s well-known high-rye bourbon. Where the standard bottling is proofed down for everyday drinking, the cask strength release is bottled straight from the barrel without added water, so it arrives at full intensity. It shares the same high-rye DNA the brand is known for, a recipe built on a long-running family tradition revived by Tom Bulleit, and the result is a powerful, concentrated bourbon for drinkers who want the spice and oak turned all the way up. Because barrel-strength batches are bottled without dilution, the intensity is noticeably greater than the everyday Bulliet, which makes a splash of water or a large cube a smart way to ease into it.
Tasting Notes
Bottled at barrel strength, this is a big, warming bourbon. The high-rye character brings forward bold spice and pepper, layered with rich oak, caramel, and vanilla, all carried by a full, robust body. A few drops of water or a large cube will open it up beautifully.
What to Pair It With
A bourbon this powerful is best sipped slowly, neat or over a single large cube. From the Sparrow dinner menu, it stands up to the American Wagyu steaks and the Sparrow-Smoked Rack, and it is a fine after-dinner pour in our 21+ lounge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bulliet Cask Strength?
Bulliet Cask Strength is the barrel-strength version of Bulleit’s high-rye bourbon, bottled straight from the barrel without added water for a bolder, more intense pour than the standard bottling.
How much is a pour of Bulliet Cask Strength at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, Bulliet Cask Strength is $18 by the pour, or $27 for a larger pour, served on our whiskey list.
See the full Sparrow beverages menu, or compare it with the standard Bulliet Bourbon. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come pour one.