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Buffalo Trace's Experimental Release: Grain and Hops Spirit

“Hoppy beers are a playground for brewers; there are many techniques used to capture different flavors. It inspired us to play around with this essential beer ingredient as well,” Buffalo Trace Distillery Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley

2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Non-Review

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2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Non-Review

The 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is back, and yeah, we know—it’s been talked about more than your buddy’s “secret” bourbon stash. So, we’re flipping the script.

Tequila takedowns, cask finishes, and BTAC pricing...oh my!

This Round's Mine

Tequila takedowns, cask finishes, and BTAC pricing...oh my!

This week, Buffalo Trace announced the release of its Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Of the five bottles in the group, none exceed $149.99. You read that right. MSRP is $149.99.

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The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection returns for Fall 2024

William Larue Weller Bourbon shines among the Collection this year with its caramel notes and long, creamy finish. It's fitting that this year also marks the 25th anniversary of Sazerac Company's acquisition of the Weller brand.

Buffalo Trace offers Master Distiller "Day in the Life" Opportunity

Buffalo Trace offers Master Distiller "Day in the Life" Opportunity

“If you are a bourbon enthusiast, now is your chance to become an honorary member of the Buffalo Trace Distillery team during this rare opportunity,” said Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley.

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Debuts Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey

This expression of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr., is the ideal blend of barrel-proof strength and fresh rye spice. On the nose, it has an aroma of white pepper and nutty undertones, with a touch of fresh floral and candied apricot.

Buffalo Trace Distillery Opens Doors to Buffalo Trace Distillery London

Buffalo Trace Distillery Opens Doors to Buffalo Trace Distillery London

Buffalo Trace Distillery London features an immersive, sensorial experience that brings a taste of Kentucky to the nation’s capital.

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Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2023

The spirits in the Antique Collection are aged and proofed at the pinnacle of their flavor profiles to embody the best possible expression of each whiskey. Each expression is stored in a unique crystal-clear glass bottle to showcase its gorgeous color...

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces The Prohibition Collection

The entire collection is housed in a custom wooden display case, with each of the five 375ml bottles heavily-inspired by their Prohibition Era packaging and original bottle size: even the back cartons feature the cut-out for doctors to apply the prescription for medicinal whiskey.

Buffalo Trace Distillery Introduces Old Charter Oak: Spanish Oak

We specifically wanted to test Spanish Oak as part of this collection because of its connection to sherry, which is known to be a nuttier, fruitier spirit. We were curious how those flavors would impact the taste of whiskey, and we are very pleased with the result.

Buffalo Trace Reintroduces Special Seasonal Arboretum Tour

Buffalo Trace Reintroduces Special Seasonal Arboretum Tour

Buffalo Trace Distillery, the world’s most award-winning distillery, today announced the re-introduction of their popular Blanton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Tour and Tasting.

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Buffalo Trace New Stillhouse Dedication and New Expanded Tours

Whiskey making will be at an all-time high at Buffalo Trace Distillery now that its new still house has officially been commissioned. The new still stands 40 feet tall and can produce 60,000 gallons daily.

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Snickerdoodle, Snickerdoodle, Snickerdoodle – Bourbon & Banter Podcast #29

The 29th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Snickerdoodle, Snickerdoodle, Snickerdoodle – is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. The holidays are right around the corner, so we’re camped out at the pie table. Y

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Sleep Deprived & Bourbonized – Bourbon & Banter Podcast #27

Sleep-Deprived & Bourbonized – the 27th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. We dedicate this podcast to those awake at 3 am, thinking about all the limited-release bottles coming out this fall that you’ll never see. We feel your pain.

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Heads & Tails: The Bulked Up Edition

The old saying, “Flaunt it if you got it,” applies well here. Even better, “Auction it if you’ve got it, and help others in the process” is even cooler. Distilleries prove time and again that they’re generous businesses.

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Buffalo, Barrels & Bourbon Book Review

Buffalo, Barrels, & Bourbon by F. Paul Pacult is a study of how the bourbon gods giveth and taketh away.

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Buffalo Trace 2021 George T. Stagg Non-Release Review

Every year, I wait longingly for the release of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, praying to snag just one bottle. This set of five ultra premium, highly prized whiskeys from Buffalo Trace garners a wild-eyed, cash-throwing frenzy from bourbon collectors and flippers alike.

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1995 Vintage O.F.C. Bourbon Whiskey Released

uffalo Trace is releasing a new O.F.C. Vintage bourbon this fall. In 1995, while Amazon sold its first book and and eBay made its debut as “AuctionWeb,” Buffalo Trace quietly distilled and tucked away its bourbon for 25 years, and now has something wonderful in store for bourbon connoisseurs.

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The Ultimate Guide to the 2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection

It’s that time of year again: Buffalo Trace Antique Collection season! Buffalo Trace just released this year’s lineup and the secondary market is already getting extra thirsty. Lines will be formed, lotteries entered, and many dollars shelled out.

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Buffalo Trace Announces 2020 Antique Collection

Just in time for the fall, Buffalo Trace Distillery is releasing its 2020 Antique Collection of whiskeys (BTAC). The highly regarded collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs.

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Limited Release Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel in the U.S.

For Blanton’s fans, Buffalo Trace Distillery is making Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel available in the United States this fall. This announcement follows Buffalo Trace Distillery announcing earlier this year that Blanton’s Gold Edition will be available annually in the United States.

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Weller Single Barrel Bourbon Review

As the press release says, Weller fans have been jonesing (Jonestowning?) for a single barrel version. What the press release didn’t say is how many of these fans are already lining up to sell their extra kidney to be sure to secure a bottle on the secondary market.

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Introducing Weller Single Barrel Bourbon

A Weller Single Barrel offering is the latest addition in the storied Weller bourbon line from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Bottled at 97 proof, the Weller Single Barrel will be an annual release, starting this Summer.

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INTRODUCING COLONEL E.H. TAYLOR, JR. 18 YEAR OLD MARRIAGE

Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its homage to former Distillery owner Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. with a special release 18 year old bourbon whiskey which is a marriage of three mashbills, two rye bourbon mashbills and one wheated bourbon mashbill.

Buffalo Trace Kosher Whiskey Release

Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces Kosher Whiskey Release

Buffalo Trace Distillery is releasing what it believes to be the first authentic Kosher Whiskey, under the guidance of the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc-Kosher). Buffalo Trace began working with cRc in 2010.