The nose on this Buffalo Trace Single Barrel (#170) shows salvos of vanilla, cut timber, rugelach and apples baked with honey, cinnamon and granola; it is very deep, interlaced and tantalizing. The flavors are broad, rich, evocative and spicy-- replete with a myriad of subtleties – caramel glazed brown bread sweetened with molassess and baked with raisins, plumcots, peaches, apple and a complex array of baking spice thrown in . . . delectable. The finish is where the wood nuances are revealed; Corn and rye show themselves (in the intricate fade) to be responsible for these large and fantastic flavors of grain, spice, vanilla and caramelized fruit. This Barrel was picked by, and for Hi-Time Wine Cellars, but this Bourbon consistently delivers whether it be a single barrel offering or the normal offering, it has not disappointed me ever! Have this whiskey neat, with ice, or in a cocktail--like:
Cheerio Cocktail1 1/2 oz bourbon
3/4 oz orange curacao
1/4 oz maraschino liqueur
Stir in mixing glass with ice & strain
Serve in a cocktail glass (garnish with a brandied cherry)
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Buffalo Trace Derby Big Shot Weekend - Chance to win an all expense paid trip to the Kentucky Derby and the Buffalo Trace Saloon! Registration for this actually ends April 1st 2010!
Hey Forrest...nice blog....I like bourbon as well and I have tried the Buffalo Trace. The bottle I have open now I find has an 'earthy' taste at the finish. I like the bourbon but I don't know if it will be a staple due to that 'earthy' finish. Is this normal for Buffalo Trace?
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Jmac
Well i wouldn't say 'earthy' is a normal trait- maybe woody, but we may be talking about the same thing. Usually BT is sweeter and the finish shows that also. Thanks for popping in!
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