Bull Run Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey

Bull Run Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey is a barrel-strength bourbon — 59.41% ABV (118.82 proof) on the distillery's current listing, with the proof varying by batch (official average ~115 proof) — in a 750mL bottle. It is Bull Run's uncut, high-rye small-batch bourbon at 65% corn, 25% rye, and 10% malted barley, bottled by Bull Run Distilling Co. in Portland, Oregon, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• ABV: 59.41% (118.82 proof) on the official current listing; varies by batch — official average ~115 proof
• Size: 750mL
• Mash bill: 65% corn, 25% rye, 10% malted barley — high rye
• Age: minimum 4–6 years in barrel (official)
• Bottling: uncut — pulled from select barrels and bottled with no further dilution
• Bottler: Bull Run Distilling Co., Portland, Oregon

Portland's Uncut High-Rye Bourbon

Bull Run calls this one the "Big Brother" to its Straight Bourbon — same high-rye mash bill, but pulled from select barrels and bottled uncut, exactly as it came out of the wood. At 25% rye it sits at the spicy end of the bourbon spectrum, and at barrel strength nothing is rounded off: the 4–6 years of oak, the rye pepper, and the corn sweetness all arrive at full volume. Explore more barrel-strength bourbon, see the full Bull Run lineup, or compare other high-rye whiskies.

Tasting Notes

The high-rye mash bill drives the profile: cracked pepper and cinnamon spice up front, with caramel, brown sugar, and toasted oak from the barrel, finishing long and warm. Because it is bottled uncut, a few drops of water open it considerably — proof varies by batch, so each release drinks a little differently.

How to Enjoy

Neat with water on the side so you can dial the proof to taste — or over one large cube. It also powers a barrel-proof Old Fashioned or Boulevardier for drinkers who want the whiskey to lead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is Bull Run Barrel Strength?
It varies by batch — the distillery's current listing shows 118.82 proof (59.41% ABV), and the official stated average across batches is ~115 proof.

What does barrel strength mean?
The bourbon is pulled from select barrels and bottled uncut, with no water added after aging — what you taste is exactly what came out of the barrel.

How old is it?
The official spec is a minimum of 4–6 years of barrel aging.

Is it distilled in Oregon?
It is bottled by Bull Run Distilling Co. in Portland, Oregon. One retailer reports Indiana sourcing for the bourbon itself; the distillery's own copy does not specify.

For proof-seekers only — order Bull Run Barrel Strength Bourbon online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.