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Tag Archives: Buffalo Trace
Ancient Age 90 proof, 45%
I was given a sample of this slightly older bottling a little while ago by MvZ. It’s been added to Whiskybase in 2013, but by the looks and style of the bottle I’d say this is quite a bit older … Continue reading
Posted in - American Whiskey, - Bourbon, Ancient Age, Buffalo Trace
Tagged American Whiskey, Ancient Age, Bourbon, Buffalo Trace, Kentucky, USA
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Stagg Jr. Batch 5, 129.7 proof, 64.85%
Stagg Jr. is, as far as I know, a brand that was released when George T. Stagg, on of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) got more and more popular. This whiskey is made in the same vein, except it’s … Continue reading
Posted in - American Whiskey, - Bourbon, Buffalo Trace, Stagg Jr.
Tagged American Whiskey, Bourbon, Buffalo Trace, Kentucky, Stagg Jr, USA
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Is bourbon being de-premiumized?
This will be me just voicing my worries about the bourbon industry. A while ago I read on Sku’s Recent Eats that Elijah Craig no longer has the big ’12’ on the front label. It has moved to the back label … Continue reading
Posted in - American Whiskey, Knob Creek
Tagged Bourbon, Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig, Jim Beam, Kentucky, Knob Creek, NAS, Patiently Aged, USA
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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye, 64.5%, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2009
The popularity of bourbon, rye and American whiskey in general has driven up prices massively. Especially on this side of the pond price tags are far less interesting than a couple of years ago. This is partially done by exporters and importers … Continue reading
Buffalo Trace Single Oak Project #89, 45%
I got a sample from Israeli/American friend Shai a while ago but I didn’t get around to tasting it until recently. I know this is how a lot of my posts start but in this case I really wanted to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bourbon, Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Free Sample, Kentucky, Single Oak Project, USA
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Sazerac 18, 45%, 2013 edition
If you’re anything of a bourbon nut, you know to be on the lookout for the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Well, if you have money that is. The five whiskies that come out every autumn are far from cheap and, … Continue reading
Posted in - American Whiskey, Buffalo Trace, Sazerac
Tagged Buffalo Trace, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, Kentucky, Rye Whiskey, Sazerac
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Bourbon Heritage Month
Oftewel, de erfgoed maand van de Bourbon in Amerika. Het is officieel door de overheid afgeroepen, en wie ben ik dan om daar niet in mee te gaan. Gelukkig heb ik nog een paar mooie staan, dus ik denk dat … Continue reading