![]() ![]() All the barrels will come from Warehouse H (where Elmer T. The whiskey in this case is from the barrels that need no cutting with water and are excellent as-is, straight from the barrel. Blanton’s - Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel Sazerac Companyīlanton’s is “The Original Single Barrel” bourbon, and this expression is the purest form of that whiskey. It’s a nice sipper that’s unique but carries deep bourbon nostalgia from top to bottom. This is still one of my favorite releases from this line. Palate: The palate is pure vanilla cream pudding with subtle sparks of dark spices, floral honey syrup, warm cedar, and a dash of spicy tobacco.įinish: The end is long-ish and leaves you with that floral honey sweetness as it warms your senses. Nose: That honey sweetness really shines through with a hint of wildflowers next to woody vanilla. That’s unique in that whiskey is always cut down to proof just before bottling and not mid-way through its maturation. After only four years, the bourbon was taken out of the barrel and cut with limestone water to 50% ABV and then re-barreled for another eight years of maturation. 2020’s release was a fascinating 12-year-old bourbon. Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection - Release 23: 12-Year Bourbon Cut At 4 Years (2020) Sazerac Companyīuffalo Trace’s Experimental Collection is where the distillery’s team really gets to go wild with their concoctions. Still, it’s a good pour for slow sipping, especially over a rock or two, or mixing into your favorite cocktails. I’d argue it’s worth buying closer to its $40 MSRP than its inflated aftermarket price. This is a really good single-barrel product though fleeting. Palate: The palate holds onto the vanilla and spice but settles into more of a floral honeyed sweetness with touches of cedar, old library book leather, and a hint of tobacco buzz.įinish: The end lingers for a while and leaves you with a dry pear tobacco warmth next to a cinnamon heat and maple bar sweetness. Nose: The nose on this is like a decadent breakfast of pancakes smothered in cinnamon butter, dripping with the best maple syrup, and topped with a hand-made scoop of vanilla ice cream. Lee are stored where the master distiller himself used to store the barrels he kept for his own stash. The mash bill has a higher rye content and the barrels are kept in a special location. Lee is another hugely popular release that’s very limited (and sought after). ![]() Still, I’d argue that most of the bottles ranked below are worth that hunt. That’s just the world we live in with regard to elite whiskey in 2023. I’ve linked to aftermarket sources, but you’ll have to pay dearly for those bottles. Since this is Buffalo Trace, a word of warning before we dive in though - some of these bottles are not going to be easy to find. I’ve ranked each brand’s best expression by how good they taste. I’m listing all 19 of Buffalo Trace’s brands with the best expression from each brand - the one gem I think you should try. I’m going to break it all down for you today. Which can, again, be a little overwhelming to the passive or new spirits consumer. Plus, most of Buffalo Trace’s brands have various expressions of varying quality for varying markets/reasons. But as with any huge shingle like this, there’s a lot of variation at play. I’m lucky enough to get to taste Buffalo Trace releases through visits to the distillery and through my work in the industry as a leading critic, judge, and taster. They’re responsible for making some amazingly high-end brands like Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, and Eagle Rare while also pumping out killer budget brands like Benchmark, Wheatley Vodka, and Ancient Age. As part of the privately owned and operated Sazerac Company, Buffalo Trace distillery has been able to conquer both the budget and elite bourbon and rye whiskey markets in the U.S. Buffalo Trace makes some of the most beloved whiskey brands in the world. ![]()
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