Factory Tour, tastings, flagship shop:
113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky, USABuy online directly from the producer:
www.buffalotracedistillery.com/shop.htmlExperimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
The American Whiskey Masters - Gold
2023
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2023, 2019
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2022, 2020, 2019
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a well-regarded and widely celebrated bourbon produced by the Buffalo Trace Distillery, one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the United States. It is made from a blend of corn, rye, and malted barley, following a traditional mash bill used at the distillery.
This bourbon is known for its smoothness, balance, and rich flavor profile. Buffalo Trace features notes of vanilla, caramel, toffee, and a hint of oak, accompanied by subtle spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. The whiskey also has a touch of dried fruit, such as apricots, and a slight hint of pepper, making it complex yet approachable.
Buffalo Trace Distillery, located in Frankfort, Kentucky, is celebrated as the oldest continuously operating distillery in the United States, with a rich history of over 200 years. Founded by Colonel E. H. Taylor Jr. and later expanded under George T.
Stagg, the distillery has survived challenges such as floods, fires, and Prohibition, during which it produced whiskey for medicinal purposes. Today, it is known for its wide range of highly acclaimed bourbons and whiskeys, including Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Eagle Rare, and the Pappy Van Winkle line.