ABV 71.3%
Nothing small about this, but it is all in balance.
Rob Allanson
George T. Stagg
Buffalo Trace
Brand
Buffalo Trace
Bottler
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Expression
Bourbon
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2011
Year of Bottling
71.3%
ABV
Kentucky
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Huge sweet hit at first, burnt sugar, caramel and dark chocolate. Spicy oak follows with Chantilly cream and a little nutmeg.
Palate: Big and bold, mouth coating with toffee and caramel notes. The oak is here too bringing spices and soft cream pastries.
Finish: Long and sweet.
Comment: Nothing small about this, but it is all in balance.
Score: 8.7
Taster
Nose: Very sweet, with nougat, egg custard and all-spice.
Palate: Full-bodied, plump cereal, brittle toffee, spicy oak and hazelnuts.
Finish: Lingering soft toffee notes, spice and glace cherries.
Comment:
Score: 8.8
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