Buffalo Trace White Dog Mash #1

In Kentucky, buffalo carved a pathway followed by America’s first explorers. Those brave pioneers distilled whiskey using traditional methods and drank it right off the still. They called it White Dog. This raw distillate was clear, un-aged and had a hint of sweet corn. Later distillers discovered this spirit was perfect for aging - creating what we know today as fine Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. We’re still making whiskey on the spot where ancient buffalo once crossed the Kentucky River and following centuries of time-honored distilling tradition

This is a relatively new product from Buffalo Trace. Formerly only available from the distillery gift shop we are now seeing this product in stores. This is the distillate that comes off the still at Buffalo Trace at barrel strength. They use corn, rye and barley in a bourbon mashbill (recipe) as a base and rather than age it, bottle it directly to preserve the full on white whiskey taste. It differs from some others who use wheat rather than rye.

Tasting Notes:

Buffalo Trace White Dog mash is rich and smooth. Flavors of bread dough, popcorn, toasted grains, apples and hints of tropical fruit. Syrupy taste with heavy spice midway through and a touch of barley.

Enjoy this White Dog the way Americans did more than 200 years ago.