Buffalo Trace

American Whiskey

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Tasting notes by Jewels on 18th Jan 2013
I can't believe it's so cheap! 87/100

Tasting notes by galg on 11th Dec 2012
Nice entry level Bourbon 79/100

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  • Buffalo Trace - I can't believe it's so cheap!

    By Jewels on 18th Jan 20132013-01-18T01:55:00

    87

    Nose: Bubble gum, spearmint, vanilla, brown sugar. Taste: Sweet and fruity, clementines and apricots, and spicy (tastes like it has a lot of rye). A touch of vanilla. Maybe a bit of smoke but I'm not… read more

    Comments (5)

  • Buffalo Trace McAfee’s Benchmark Old # 8 - Nice entry level Bourbon

    By galg on 11th Dec 20122012-12-11T14:14:00

    79

    Nose: Lots of vanilla, butter, and some acetone (not a bad thing when it comes to bourbons) , the odd tobacco leaf, and a hint of mint, quite spiced and a few maple notes well. given it’s high Rye per… read more

    Comments (0)

  • Buffalo Trace - Cooking With Whisky: It Begins!

    By SquidgyAsh on 4th Dec 20122012-12-04T00:54:00

    80

    My wife every so often decides that she's going to cook up some beautiful ribs that are cooked in a lovely sexy bourbon sauce. However this poses a problem for me as she uses MY bourbon to cook said ribs… read more

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  • Buffalo Trace - Tracing This Buffalo

    By talexander on 28th Nov 20122012-11-28T20:42:00

    91

    Buffalo Trace may be the most exciting distillery in the USA right now - or, if you listen to Jim Murray, in the world. They create a huge range of whiskies of various ages - but this one is their sig… read more

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  • Buffalo Trace Experimentals French Oak - A nice, complex little package

    By numen on 17th Oct 20122012-10-17T23:33:00

    88

    To clarify, this is the 23 year old version- Buffalo Trace continues to release 1/2 bottles as part of its Experimental Collection, which affords folks the opportunity to see how various factors can … read more

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  • Buffalo Trace White Dog Mash #1 - Hair Of The White Dog

    By talexander on 15th Aug 20122012-08-15T00:10:00

    88

    So I guess the LCBO had some leftover bottles from a bourbon event, as I was able to order two Buffalo Trace bottlings - and this one is a real treat. White Dog is essentially the "new make" of Scotland… read more

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  • Buffalo Trace - Too harsh and not tasty

    By Max on 11th May 20122012-05-11T19:50:00

    58

    Granted, I'm not a bourbon professor. But I liked Jim Beam and Jack Daniels for being different (than scotch) with plenty of playful vanilla. And this bourbon just did not impress me at all. I tried it… read more

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  • Buffalo Trace - A welcome change from Jack and Jim

    By Demoncase on 1st May 20122012-05-01T13:00:00

    85

    I'll put my hand up straight away and state up until recently, when I didn't want to drink vodka, my spirit of choice was a nicely aged Anejo Rum of some variety. Waitrose had Buffallo Trace gathering… read more

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  • Buffalo Trace - Complex and spicy

    By BarrelSelect on 3rd Apr 20122012-04-03T02:57:00

    85

    In my search for a great bourbon, I had seen many times the name of Buffalo Trace has high rated bourbons. When the SAQ announced the Buffalo Trace in their new arrivals, I jumped at the chance. The … read more

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  • Buffalo Trace - A great balance of sweet and spicy.

    By Matthieu on 11th Mar 20122012-03-11T21:21:00

    87

    Drunk neat. Before I start, I'd like to thank Québec Whisky for the heads-up about the availability of this whisky in Québec. Nose: The oak is strong here, with vanilla and toasted oak arriving first,… read more

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