The Calumet Farm Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged 10 Years reveals colors of deep reds and amber with golden highlights in the glass. On the nose, after breathing: softer notes of caramel and vanilla appear after bold oak and tannic notes. The palate is bold with traditional flavors of caramel, leather, wood char and toasted honey present. Robust flavors are punctuated by a captivating finish of oak and soft baking spices.
Calumet Farm 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is Non-Chill Filtered to help capture the bold essence of this premium Kentucky spirit. Crafted in 50 barrel batches, this robust bourbon showcases the development of our traditional ‘high rye’ mash bill over time. This bourbon is planted firmly in the center of our Legacy Series expressions and possesses traditional flavors, as well as offering added depth in both nose and finish. This 10 Year Old Calumet Farm Bourbon is offered in honor of the famous thoroughbred sire, Bull Lea.
At the 2-week long 1936 Saratoga Yearling Sale event, Warren Wright and then trainer Frank Kearns spied a powerful-looking, well-built Bull Lea, of Bull Dog–Rose Leaves pedigree. That day, 5 of the 6 top slots were purchased by well-established, rival farm, but Warren Wright was able to secure Bull Lea. The role Bull Lea played in Calumet Farm’s rise to glory in the 1940’s and 50’s cannot be measured in his actual wins. His contributions came in the form of one of the most dominate progenies that thoroughbred racing has ever seen.
During his stud career, Bull Lea sired 52 stakes winners and numerous champions. He was one of a few stallions in history to have sired three Kentucky Derby winners and still to this day, is easily considered as one of the greatest thoroughbred sires of all time.
This premium bourbon is offered as a testament to Bull Lea’s glory and all the accomplishments of Calumet Farm.
