Tag Archives: Buffalo Trace

The best of 2021

Apart from looking back, using hindsight to evaluate what happened on a more generic level, there was of course a lot of booze last year. In The Netherlands bottle-shops are in the same legal category as supermarkets and other foodstuff … Continue reading

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Elmer T. Lee 1919-2013 Commemorative Edition, 46.5%

This bourbon was released to celebrate the life of Elmer T. Lee. He was a long time employee of Buffalo Trace Distillery who made it from engineer up to being distillery manager. Officially he retired in 1985, but never really … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Eagle Rare 10, barrel 230, 45% – OB for World of Drinks

This is not going to be a traditional review with proper tasting notes. Mostly since I didn’t write any notes, but I still want to review this whisky, in a way. Some background first, since that is the reason I’m … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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