ABV 70.9%
Still a world beater. What were you doing when Barack won? I was sipping this, celebrating in style.
Dominic Roskrow
George T. Stagg
Buffalo Trace
Brand
Buffalo Trace
Bottler
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Expression
Bourbon
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2008
Year of Bottling
70.9%
ABV
Kentucky
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Dark chocolate, cherry, tobacco pouch, sports locker room, cocoa.
Palate: Full and rich, mouth-coating even with a big splash of water, lots of sweet fruits, wood tannins and dark chocolate.
Finish: Long, spicy, fruity and woody, all held in check. Wonderful.
Comment: Still a world beater. What were you doing when Barack won? I was sipping this, celebrating in style.
Score: 9.2
Taster
Nose: Intense. A bit tangy but not as the strength would let expect. Dried apple peel. Cinnamon, clove. Pot-pourri.
Palate: Sweet and smooth. Again no alcohol bite.But the woody flavours are dominating. Walnut stain.
Finish: Softer, long and spicy.
Comment: An interesting character. Again a bourbon which does not drown your tastebuds with sweetness but you have got to like oaky whiskeys.
Score: 7.6
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