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
NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
Stagg Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a highly sought-after whiskey produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery. Known for its bold flavor and high alcohol content, it is bottled directly from the barrel without any dilution. This bourbon offers rich notes of dark chocolate, caramel, roasted nuts, and spices, with a long, warm finish.
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.