Tasting Notes: Buffalo Trace Bourbon Review
Since 1870 it has been known by several names, including most notably, the George T. Stagg Distillery and O.F.C. Distillery. Approximately 30-35 barrels of aged whiskey are selected from the middle floors of Warehouses C, I and K. Samples from these barrels are reviewed by the distillery’s tasting panel. If any one taster rejects a sample, the barrel it represents will not be used for Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Buffalo Trace Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey is 90-Proof (45% ABV).
Smell: White pepper, caramel, oak and sugars.
Taste: Initially sweet with a caramel mid-palate transition and a finish of oak mixed with spicy pepper. There are some big alcohols in the first few sips, but your palate gets used to it quickly.
Cost: At USD $23, this is an exceptional deal. You’re getting a balance of flavors that can be sipped straight or built into a cocktail without feeling you’re spending too much money to create the cocktail.
Combined Rating:
- Smell: 4.0 / 5.0
- Taste: 4.0 / 5.0
- Cost: 5.0/5.0
- End Score: 4.3 / 5.0
Summary: Buffalo Trace Bourbon really nails the flavor profile for the USD $23.00. You don’t feel ripped off and you’re really not expecting too much additional intense flavors or complexity for the dollar. You’ll definitely be impressed with its impact in a cocktail without having to mortgage your house to make it.
