Picked in 2019 for a trio of music festivals held in Louisville, KY. Reddit’s favorite bourbon enthusiast Fred Minnick had a hand in picking this Buffalo Trace pick along with a barrel of Blantons, Four Roses Single Barrel 100 proof, 1792 Full Proof and Peerless. I paid around $30 for this bottle which is right at MSRP.
Color – Light Amber
Nose – Light oak with quite a bit of vanilla and hints of cinnamon. The vanilla really is the highlight.
Taste – Oak is the primary flavor with good compliments of the cinnamon and vanilla. Light mouthfeel with hardly any alcohol burn at all. A little too thin for my liking.
Finish – Works it’s way down nicely without much burn but a quick finish leaving you wanting more.
Rating – 6/10
Thoughts – This was one of the best Buffalo Trace store picks I’ve had. I enjoyed this and would grab another. An above average bourbon.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average.
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite.
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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