Buffalo Trace

Too harsh and not tasty

Reviewed by
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Max

Date:

11th May 2012

Reviewer rating:

About this score:

The average score for this whisky is 79.

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Tasting Notes by Max

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 three times and found it too harsh, and way too oaky, with just a hint of vanilla. It has bitter taste and finish. What is it? Rye?

It tastes like cheap cogniac/brandy with oak dominating and bitter aftertaste.

Maybe it's a bad bottle, but I don't think I'm buying it again. There are other decent bourbons awaitng.

Whisky details

Distillery/Brand:

Buffalo Trace

Bottling:

Buffalo Trace

ABV:

45%

Colour:

Full Gold

Buffalo Trace Too harsh and not tasty Reviewed on 2012-05-11T19:50:00 scoring 58/100 by Max

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Comments

happyman wrote:

I'll have to disagree with you on this one. I've recently (last year) been drinking burbons to supplement my love of scotch. Buffalo Trace has been one of the better ones. Try it with a little water. For some, the alcohol may be a little harsh. But it's been very enjoyable. And Costo features it at a good price!

11 May 2012 23:27

Max wrote:

Ok, it is mellowing out. It developed one nice and prominent flavor which I tend to like - a cherry jam. It is noticeable in a nose but more so in a finish. I'd give it another +5 points for that. Palate is still flat and too oaky.

22 May 2012 21:30