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Buffalo Trace
The flagship bourbon of a historic Frankfort, Kentucky distillery. Vanilla, caramel and toffee with gentle spice.
Details
| Brand | Buffalo Trace |
|---|---|
| Distillery | Buffalo Trace |
| Origin | USA / Kentucky |
| Style | Bourbon |
| Age | NAS |
| ABV | 45% |
| Cask | — |
Flavour profile
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Rich
* Editorial estimate.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Vanilla, caramel and brown sugar, with mint and molasses.
- Palate
- Sweet and smooth — toffee and vanilla with oak and a little spice.
- Finish
- Long and gentle, with sweetness and oak.
* Editorial tasting notes.
How to enjoy it
- On the rocks
- Neat
- Cocktails
On the rocks to savour the vanilla and caramel. Also a classic base for an Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
Food pairing
Barbecue, spare ribs, pecan pie and chocolate brownies.
Background & production
The flagship of Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Distilling is said to have taken place on the site since the 18th century, making it one of America's oldest continuously operating distilleries.
It is made by the sour mash method from a corn-led mash bill with rye and malted barley (known as Mash Bill #1), aged in new charred American oak barrels and bottled at 45% (90 proof). No age statement.
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