Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
90 proof
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the flagship bourbon from the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery. Handcrafted using the finest Kentucky and Indiana corn, selected rye, and superior malted barley, this bourbon is aged in new charred oak barrels in historic warehouses for years until it reaches peak maturity. The result is a highly versatile bourbon with a rich, complex, and smooth flavor profile that performs exceptionally well both neat and as the backbone of classic whiskey cocktails like the Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
Tasting notes
Aroma: Spicy and sweet with notes of caramel, creamy vanilla, toasted oak, and a hint of mint. Palate: Rich and sweet with complex flavors of brown sugar, toffee, dark fruit, baking spices, and oak. Finish: Long and smooth with lingering notes of sweet wood, vanilla, and a gentle warming spice.
Reviews
Total no-brainer. It is absolutely worth it at or near MSRP. It is a fantastic starter bourbon or everyday mixer, but skip it if you see secondary markups or allocation hype. Grab it if it is on your shelf!
The nose is incredibly sweet with rich brown sugar, caramel, and light cherry. On the palate, it is approachable, featuring butterscotch, vanilla frosting, and soft oak. The finish is short-to-medium with lingering sweet caramel, oak, and a touch of rye spice.
Review rating: 5 / 10
A highly drinkable, approachable flagship pour that represents one of the best value-for-money bourbons on the market when found at retail.
Flat cherry cola on the palate with nice baking spices; it is a very good, classic entry-level pour that got him into bourbon.
The perfect recommendation for beginner whiskey drinkers due to its decent age character, low heat, and sweet fruit notes.
A solid, sweet, and approachable daily sipper that offers standard, classic bourbon profiles without much depth or complexity.
On AmitG's Instadram shelf (@amit).
