Specifications
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
|---|---|
| Distillery | Buffalo Trace |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) |
| Approx. Price | ~$150 – $800 (as of 2026-10) |
| Availability | Allocated |
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; the 2025 release was about 15 years and 4 months old.
Tasting Notes
The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
Nose
charred barrel, root beer, dark caramel, spiced apple
Palate
oak, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, rye spice
Finish
very long, charred barrel, spiced caramel
Best enjoyed neat.
AG’s Rating
AG’s Notes
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
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