Buffalo Trace

Richard on December 13th, 2011

The holidays are a time to get together with friends and family. Whether you are celebrating the joyous occasion with those close to you or enduring the extended family for the obligatory once a year visit, you probably should have some whiskey on hand. Like butter and bacon, whiskey tends to make everything better. Even [...]

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Richard on September 16th, 2011

Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45% ABV/90 Proof $20 to $25 Widely Available What the Distillery Says: Light bronze in color with streaks of gold, Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey bears a complex aroma of vanilla, mint, and molasses. Its taste is pleasantly sweet and contains notes of brown sugar and spice that [...]

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Richard on September 7th, 2010

I’m a little late with August this month. Life outside of Whisk(e)y Apostle has been a little hectic. Here’s what we heard about in August. Parker’s Heritage Collection, 4th Edition Timeframe: September 2010 ABV: 65.6% Price: $79.99 This is the newest release in the acclaimed Parker’s Heritage Collection. This year’s release is a 10 year [...]

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Richard on May 10th, 2010

I’m late with this again and I’m sorry. I was on vacation with my lovely wife. Without further delay, here’s what we heard about this month. For those high rollers out there… Glenfarclas 40 Year Old Timeframe: The UK launch was 4/29 but I haven’t heard specific U.S. details yet ABV: 46% Price: $525 The [...]

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Matt on April 7th, 2010

Straight on the heels of Richard’s momentous discovery that Buffalo Trace is now available in Atlanta, John Hansell breaks news that the Sazerac Company (makers of Buffalo Trace and countless other fine spirits) will have two new Canadian whiskies on store shelves by the end of the month.  How can an American distillery release a [...]

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