Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — 90 Proof
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Age: NAS (7-9 Years) | Region: Kentucky | Proof: 90
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Buffalo Trace is the eponymous flagship of its historic Frankfort distillery, introduced in 1999 to mark the property’s renaming. Produced on the oldest continuously operating distillery grounds in the United States, this bourbon represents the gold standard of the distillery’s legendary Mash Bill #1.

The Mash Bill #1 Pedigree

Buffalo Trace is the technical foundation for an elite lineage of whiskeys. Using the distillery's undisclosed low-rye recipe, it shares the same DNA as Eagle Rare, Stagg, and E.H. Taylor.

  • Heritage: Distillation on these grounds traces back to 1812, surviving Prohibition as one of the few permitted medicinal producers.
  • Scarcity: Despite being the "everyday" expression of the distillery, it remains highly allocated and notoriously difficult to find in the global market.
  • Craft: Maturation occurs in century-old brick warehouses, where the Kentucky climate coaxes deep caramel and toffee from the charred oak.
Sensory Profile

Nose: Vanilla, brown sugar, and toasted oak. Developing notes of mint and molasses with a faint dark fruit undertone.

Palate: Medium-bodied and corn-forward. Rich layers of caramel, toffee, and candied fruit meet baking spice and gentle oak through the mid-palate.

Finish: Long and resonant for the proof. Characterized by vanilla, brown sugar, and a sophisticated, closing oak dryness.

Portfolio Context

As the entry point to the Mash Bill #1 family, Buffalo Trace runs drier and more oak-forward than direct 90-proof competitors. It is the non-age-stated foundation to the guaranteed 10-year Eagle Rare.

"A winner of more than thirty international awards across its operating decades."

Technical Specifications
Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye, Est. ~10% Rye)
Age Statement NAS (Trade Estimates 7–9 Years)
Proof / ABV 90 Proof / 45% ABV
Bottle Size 750 ml
Release Status Allocated / Limited Availability
Collector Notes

Buffalo Trace remains a mandatory foundational asset for any serious whiskey collection. While technically an everyday expression, the "Buffalo Trace squeeze" on national allocations makes this a high-priority acquisition for those seeking to complete the Mash Bill #1 vertical. All bottles are verified for pristine label integrity and authenticated provenance. This is the baseline from which all Buffalo Trace comparisons must be measured.

Recommended Serving

Extremely versatile. While it drinks exceptionally well neat at room temperature or over a single large cube, its corn-forward sweetness makes it the definitive choice for a high-end Old Fashioned where it balances perfectly against bitters and citrus oils.

 

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Adult Signature Required: Federal law requires an adult (21+) with a valid government ID to sign for all deliveries. Carriers cannot leave alcohol unattended.

Processing Time: Most orders process within 1–8 business days. You will receive a tracking number via email as soon as your bottle ships.

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Restrictions: We ship only within the permitted U.S. states and cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes or U.S. Territories.

All Sales Final: Due to alcohol regulations, we cannot accept returns for change of mind.

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