Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 375 mL
Overview
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a classic expression from the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Crafted from the distillery’s traditional low-rye bourbon mash bill and matured in new charred American oak barrels, Buffalo Trace is known for its approachable balance of caramel sweetness, vanilla, oak, and gentle spice. The 375 mL half-bottle format offers the same signature Buffalo Trace bourbon in a convenient size, making it an excellent choice for gifting, travel, sampling, or keeping in a home bar.
🥃 Tasting Notes
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Nose: Inviting aromas of vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, mint, and toasted oak with subtle hints of fruit and spice.
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Palate: Smooth and well-balanced with flavors of caramel, vanilla, molasses, sweet corn, dark fruit, and gentle baking spices complemented by light oak.
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Finish: Long, smooth, and warming with lingering notes of vanilla, caramel, oak, and subtle spice.
🔍 Key Details
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Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Brand: Buffalo Trace
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Proof / ABV: 90 Proof (45% ABV)
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Size: 375 mL
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Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
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Origin: Frankfort, Kentucky
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Mash Bill: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1
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Maturation: Aged in new charred American oak barrels
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Profile: Smooth, balanced, and approachable with notes of caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, oak, and gentle spice
🍸 How to Enjoy It
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Neat: Enjoy straight to experience its classic balance of sweetness, oak, and spice.
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On the rocks: A large ice cube softens the bourbon while highlighting its caramel and vanilla character.
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With a splash of water: Opens additional layers of fruit, vanilla, and sweet oak.
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Cocktails: Excellent in an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, or Boulevardier.
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Pairings: Pairs beautifully with barbecue, grilled meats, roasted nuts, aged cheeses, pecan pie, and dark chocolate.
✅ Who It’s For
Buffalo Trace Bourbon 375 mL is ideal for bourbon enthusiasts, newcomers to Kentucky whiskey, and anyone looking for the classic Buffalo Trace experience in a smaller format. Its 90-proof profile, balanced flavor, and convenient half-bottle size make it an excellent option for sipping, cocktails, gifting, or sampling one of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s most recognizable bourbons.
