Bulleit Bourbon Mesquite Smoked Malt Straight Bourbon is a limited-edition release from Bulleit Distilling Company, produced by Diageo in Kentucky. This expression marks the first time Bulleit has removed rye from its bourbon mashbill, replacing it with mesquite wood-smoked malted barley. The result is a distinctive mash bill of 65% corn, 30% mesquite-smoked malt, and 5% distiller's malt, aged approximately 6 years and bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV).

On the nose, the bourbon opens with caramel, burnt sugar, copper, and malt, accompanied by fresh cut firewood and light charcoal smoke. The palate delivers approachable notes of brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and butterscotch. The finish brings gentle mesquite smoke, seasoned oak, black peppercorn, and lingering sweet oak.

This bourbon is ideal for those curious about smoked American whiskey but new to the style, offering a manageable level of smokiness balanced by the sweetness characteristic of Bulleit's house style. It is sold in 750ml bottles, typically in cases of 12.