Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Ancient buffalo carved paths through the wild way of life that led American pioneers and explorers to new frontiers. One such trail led to the banks of the Kentucky River where Buffalo Trace Distillery has been making bourbon whiskey the same way for more than 200 years. In tribute to the mighty buffalo and the rugged, independent spirit of the pioneers who followed them, has been created this signature Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Tasting Notes:

This deep amber whiskey has a complex aroma of vanilla, mint, and molasses. Pleasantly sweet to the taste with notes of brown sugar and spice that give way to oak, toffee, dark fruit and anise. This whiskey finishes long and smooth with serious depth. The taste is rich and complex, with hints of vanilla, toffee, and candied fruit. The smooth finish lingers on the palate.

Nose: Scents of Fruit Roll-Ups, sweet and tart cherries and peaches show a huge concentration of fruit in this dram.  There’s also really pleasant vanilla, light brown sugar and a very small amount of cinnamon.  All of these are things I would expect in an Buffalo Trace product and is what makes them so desirable.  

Palate: A thick and sticky cherry juice coats my tongue along with citrus peel and some flat cola.  For being non-chill filtered, it’s really great how syrupy this tastes and I’m really digging all of this fruit.  

Finish: After the sip is complete, I find there to be lingering orange zest and a little bit of black pepper flakes for heat.  There’s also a nice light touch of oak wood which shows this barrel’s age.