On the shelf at Great American Craft SpiritsOpen and pouring · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- Proof
- 90
- Age
- Not stated
- Style
- BourbonKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- MSRP
- $29.99~$40.00 street
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“The category-benchmark Mash Bill #1 flagship — 90-proof everyday Buffalo Trace”
Tasting notes
- nose
- vanilla, mint, and molasses over soft caramel and orange zest — approachable and clean
- palate
- brown sugar and spice opening into oak, toffee, dark fruit, and a hint of anise; 90 proof stays friendly for neat or cocktails
- finish
- long and smooth with depth beyond the price
Mash bill
Full grain split not published.
Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 — the distillery's flagship low-rye bourbon recipe (exact percentages undisclosed; widely described as high-corn with under ~10% rye and malted barley for conversion). This is the same mash bill family that feeds Eagle Rare, Blanton's, and much of the Antique Collection — corn sweetness first, gentle rye spice second, barley depth underneath.
- Cask
- New charred American oak
- Best served
- versatile
Awards
- Whisky Advocate Whisky of the Year 2022
- Global Whiskey Challenge Gold 2024
- TAG Global Spirits Awards Double Gold 2024
Why it's craft
Big-brand Sazerac flagship included for category-benchmark honesty — the pour craft drinkers compare everything else to.
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Corporate-owned · Est. 1775 · Tours