Have You Heard of the Bulleit Whiskey Sour Cocktail – a Ready to Drink Treat?

Thursday, 07 August 2025 at 12:00

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Sure, you could make your own whiskey sour cocktail, but why not simply buy a ready-made one? That surely must have been the thought behind Bulleit, who offer the Bulleit Whiskey Sour Cocktail in a distinctively yellow bottle.

FAQ

What is Bulleit Whiskey Sour Cocktail?
A ready-to-drink cocktail made with Bulleit.

Does a whiskey sour RTD taste the same as a classic whiskey sour?
No, because some ingredients are missing.

Who is a Whiskey Sour RTD for?
People who want convenience and don’t want to mix and shake a cocktail themselves.

This bottle is a RTD, or a ready to drink. Meaning that inside the bottle is a traditional whiskey sour, all ready to go. So, those who purchase the bottle can pour immediately, with no added steps required.

Bulleit Whiskey Sour Cocktail - What’s inside?

This ready-to-drink whiskey cocktail includes Bulleit Bourbon, lemon, honey flavor, and a touch of sweetness, sans the egg white. With its alcohol content limited to around 25%, it technically isn't classified as whiskey. After all, only spirits with an alcohol percentage of 40% and higher can bear the name whiskey.

What does the Bulleit Whiskey Sour Cocktail taste like?

We haven't had the chance to taste the pre-made cocktail ourselves, so we present the findings of others.

The nose opens with a burst of lemon zest, subtle honey, and a warm spice from oak. The palette offers pure citrus, soft sweetness and a mild bourbon taste.

The finish? Refreshing and semi-sweet.

So simple, a child could do your laundry

The cocktail was created for the sake of convenience. As stated on the website of The Bar the following:

'The Cocktail Collection makes enjoying bartender quality cocktails at home easier than ever with none of the hassle. Because why spend time making drinks when you can be making memories with friends and family.'

Moreover, it's not the only RTD that Bullet sells. Previously, an Old Fashioned and Manhattan version were also brought out.

How does this compare with a classic whiskey sour?

The real question, of course, is how Bulleit's RTD compares to a traditional homemade whiskey sour. The major difference is that bitters and egg white have been replaced with honey flavor notes. Thus, a foamy layer on the cocktail will be absent.

The question remains: is that a problem?

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