Buffalo Trace

American Whiskey

Most recent reviews of 17:

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

Tasting notes by SquidgyAsh on 4th Dec 2012
Cooking With Whisky: It Begins! 80/100

Average rating

79

About this score:

This score was calculated from 17 reviews and 67 ratings by the community.

Buffalo Trace samples Try before you buy >>

Best price to buy online:

Find the best price to buy Buffalo Trace whiskies online

Buffalo Trace whisky reviews (17)

Average rating 7.9/10

  • 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 - 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

    Comments (3)

  • 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

    Comments (0)

  • 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

    Comments (2)

  • 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

    Comments (2)

  • 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

    Comments (0)

  • 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

    Comments (6)

  • Buffalo Trace - Sweet and oaky balance

    By sailorman on 10th Feb 20122012-02-10T00:09:00

    86

    I must admit that I am a single malt aficionado, but due to some personal (and geographical) reasons, I am not against tasting bourbon. I noticed a kind of rivalry between scotch and bourbon drinkers. … read more

    Comments (0)

  • Buffalo Trace - Bitter-sweet Bourbon

    By mattberg on 20th Aug 20112011-08-20T14:28:00

    60

    I've just started trying Bourbons out again and was impressed with Elijah Craig which I found very enjoyable... Not sure about this one yet Having tried both neat and with water I think it's definitely… read more

    Comments (5)

  • Buffalo Trace - Top notch at this price level

    By GT2 on 6th Jul 20112011-07-06T13:42:00

    74

    Served neat. Pours a lighter amber gold with nice legs: thin and abundant. The nose is sweeter with white grape, sweet honey, golden apples, Bosc pears, sweet Valencia orange. Soft and fruity nose albeit… read more

    Comments (0)

Whisky reviews by distiller (A - D)