Buffalo Trace

Review by: TOModera

Wish I could have been part of the community review for this one, however finding a single dram of Bourbon in Ontario is second in difficulty to convincing ones wife that we should go out for dinner to a restaurant downtown strictly for the reason that it serves a certain type of Bourbon.

Luckily my father just purchased a large bottle of Buffalo Trace in the US this past month, and I’ve finally had a chance to try this staple of bourbon fans . I’m quite excited, however also worried that if I don’t like it I’ll be tarred and feathered.

Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Bottler: Distillery Bottling.

Region: Kentucky.

ABV: 45%.

Age: Unknown

Cask type: Virgin Cask

Price: $39.85 (CAD)

Color: Stained Wood

Nose: Wet wood, chocolate, pear, kiwi, sweet basil, oregano, coconut

Nicer than other bourbons I’ve had. There’s some more sweetness mixed into the typical vegetal/wood notes. I’m liking this so far. Put away the tar.

Taste: Orange/lemon, nutmeg, oak, vanilla, alcohol burn, scotch bonnet, peaches

Very hot taste on this one, and it doesn’t really slow down over time. It’s nice, as I like spicy/sweet things, so this is turning out nice.

Seriously, stop taking apart chickens/pillows, I’m liking this.

Finish: Chocolate, mushrooms, seaweed, coffee, dry, arugula

Wow. Nice finish on this one. Nothing overly complex at all, however they mix nicely. It’s medium in length, and the umami/seaweed flavour is pretty nice.

Conclusion: Put away the pitchforks, cool down the tar, have a cold shower, re-examine your life and maybe pet a kitten/puppy/gecko, I like this one. Is is mind blowing? No. But does it hit all the right notes, and I’d consider ordering this right up there with some nice Canadian whiskies. I’d recommend everyone try this one.

Final Score: 83.

Scoring Legend:

  • 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
  • 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
  • 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
  • 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
  • 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
  • 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
  • 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
  • 50-59: Save it for mixing.
  • 0-49: Blech.

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