Old Charter

Old Charter is a type of bourbon produced in Frankfort, Kentucky, at the Buffalo Trace Distillery, which is now owned by Sazerac. This bourbon is not overpowering, and it usually displays light peppery and vanilla notes, along with hints of caramel, vanilla, and oak. It has a long tradition, dating back to 1874 when Adam and Ben Chapeze first produced it near Bardstown, Kentucky.

After prohibition, the Charter brand was acquired by Bernheim, and the production was continued in Louisville, Kentucky. The brand was later owned by Schenley Distilleries, and in 1999, the Old Charter was purchased by Sazerac from Diageo. Old Charter was initially sold as an 8-year-old bourbon.

Since 2014, the label did not include the age statement, and it was rebranded as Old Charter 8. This bourbon can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks, but it can be incorporated into cocktails.