Buffalo Trace

Specifications

Type / Style	Traditional Bourbon
Distillery	Buffalo Trace
Mash Bill	78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley
Age	No age statement
Proof	90 proof (45% ABV)
Approx. Price	~$28 – $35 (as of 2026-08)
Availability	Limited

Mash bill: Estimated from secondary sources. Buffalo Trace does not disclose Mash Bill #1; figures are a widely used estimate of a low-rye recipe.

Age: No age statement; generally reported around 8 years.

Tasting Notes

The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.

Nose

brown sugar, vanilla, mint, light oak

Palate

caramel, toffee, candied fruit, gentle spice

Finish

smooth, warm, moderate length

Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails.

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Sources

Buffalo Trace Distillery official