Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection
7.4

Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection

Chardonnay, 10 Years Old

ABV 45%

The nose is great, the palate a huge let down. I'm all for experiments but this hasn't worked.

Dave Broom

Specification

Buffalo Trace

Brand

Buffalo Trace

Bottler

Chardonnay, 10 Years Old

Expression

Bourbon

Type

10

Age (Years)

45%

ABV

Kentucky

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Maraschino, anise, caraway, Earl Grey tea leaves, dried rose petal and toffee. Aromatic.

Palate: Bang! It hits the tongue with a plank of wood. Crystallised orange, 100% cocoa chocolate, matchsticks. Astringent to the point of bitterness. Water increases the tanninc hit.

Finish: Bitter.

Comment: The nose is great, the palate a huge let down. I'm all for experiments but this hasn't worked.

Score: 6.8

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Rich, intense. Damson jam. Treacle. Stewed prunes. Wood and fruit are lusciously combined. Overcooked marmalade. Demerara sugar caramel like in a rich rum.

Palate: Wood is dominating. Bitter start then the rich cooked fruit shine through with added spiciness. Prunes and plums. Nutmeg.

Finish: Lingering, fruity and spicy.

Comment: Not as balanced on the palate as on the nose but really enticing.

Score: 8

7.4
Overall Score

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