I know many of you readers agree with the Boys that good bourbon is best enjoyed with a good story. Most distilleries recognize this and present their whiskeys with a nostalgic label or grand tale. I’ve noticed the real story has to be in the taste. Buffalo Trace combines both of these in the right way. With a great aroma, nearly sugary taste even with water, and a smooth finish, I was highly appreciative of this gift bottle and toasted each glass to fellow connoisseur and gifter, Broseph. No wonder these guys (also responsible for Blanton’s and Weller’s) were named Distiller of the Year for the past three years by several industry publications. I give it a solid 89. But, Marc, what’s so good about that story? I was so distracted by this bourbon’s easy drinking, I didn’t have time to make one before it was gone. Check out a well spun yarn at buffalotrace.com under Adventurer’s Diaries or buy a bottle and send us one of your own.
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In a blind tasting of Buffalo Trace, Bernheim’s Wheat and Eagle Rare, BT was the unanimous winner with three judges. It’s carmel sweetness and smooth finish won us over. Next it goes up against Woodford Reserve, the winner over Basil Hayden’s and Blanton’s.
I visited the Buffalo Trace distillery the summer before last with some dear friends of mine and can honestly rank the experience as one of the best in my traveling life. The sheer volume of information about their history and craft that the good people of the distillery are willing and eager to dispense is overwhelming – especially as compared to their nearby counterparts who seem to seek to mystify and shroud the noble process of making bourbon.
As for the stuff itself, the name label Buffalo Trace remains my favorite entry-level bottle, sadly absent from most bars and restaurants. It’s warm and sweet with just a faint edge – good color, gets you done, one of my very favorites.
I also highly recommend their Eagle Rare – which, by manner of the intricacies of the purchase of alcohol in volume, is often less expensive than it’s theoretically cheaper cousin.
Same here my friends. No matter what I’ve tasted before, this tops it all. You can’t beat BT!
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Humm.. was all hopped up to take a bottle of BT to a cigar party for some of my bourbon buddies to share with me. It was my first taste of BT as well as all of theirs.
To be honest it was somewhat disapointing. It has a good flavor but leaves me wanting more and leaves the palate to quickly. I love Eagle Rare 10yr and will go back to BT maybe later. The guys overall liked it but I enjoyed another friends Ancient age 10 better than BT and his was $10 cheaper.
One of my regular bourbons. I won’t say a bad thing about it because I am quite fond of it. It is a steal at its low to mid $20 price range (at least here in Ohio.)
I am currently waiting on delivery of 5 cases of BT. This is the first time it is coming into New Jersey. I’m looking forward to taking one home tonight to try. I’ve been drinking the Elmer T. Lee regularly although I’ve got a 15 and 20 yr Pappy locked up for special occasions.
I typically wait until after dinner to kick back with a glass of bourbon, but for me Buffalo Trace is one that is best enjoyed with food, especially steak. They compliment each other so well that I can’t think of one without the other.
Bought my first bottel of BT todayam impressed. like to sit back an enjoy a couple fingers of good bourbon an a good phuentie,(maduro). was very impressed,excelent flavor.had to try before telling my cigar buddys.. want to be sure. very good tast,aroma…was disapointed it took so long to get it,but am working on getting a few more places in Rockford il to get it……. youll be pleased,i was
Have built many cigar stores,Have tasted many fine bourbons,that compliment good cigars.Bought a bottel of BT after seeing it on line.Am more than impressed.Would highly recommed it to my cigar buddys,they to will be impressed… need to find more places to buy it ,am working on that…